Academy Placements

The NW School of Radiology Academy, is the cornerstone of ST1 and ST2 training in the North West. It offers a comprehensive rotational placement designed to build a solid foundation for the core aspects of radiology training.  

Our programme is expertly delivered by enthusiastic NWSOR Lecturers and experienced Consultant Radiologists from across the region, all dedicated to shaping the next generation of radiologists. 

A typical week in the Academy is Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm) and comprises of 10 sessions, each lasting 3-4 hours and covering all the core radiology modalities. 

During your placements, you'll be actively involved in:

• Image Interpretation: Reviewing and reporting real-world radiology images.

• Expert Guidance: Discussing your findings with experienced tutors.

• Collaborative Learning: Presenting cases to your peers.

• Regular Feedback: Undertaking assessments that track your progress.

In ST1, we place a strong emphasis on plain film interpretation and emergency cross-sectional reporting as well as ultrasound training, led by dedicated Consultants and Clinical Lecturers, supported by the NWIA Ultrasound Academy. 

In ST2, you'll be introduced to new areas, including:

• Interventional Radiology Simulation: Gain skills and exposure to interventional procedures in a safe, simulated environment.

• Advanced Ultrasound: A dedicated patient training list to refine your ultrasound skills and explore more complex applications.

Regular assessments are undertaken during the placements which provide evidence of progress for work placed based assessments on RISR portfolio

The NWSOR Radiology Academy is fully managed and facilitated through Google for Education Workspace to enable sharing of educational material, facilitate assessments and provide online teaching when required. Each trainee and tutor has access through a dedicated NWSOR account. 

There will be Interventional Radiology  training at the IR simulation suite Aintree University Hospital, and Ultrasound sim lab sessions based at Salford and Cumbria Universities.