Michael Graveling, a radiographer in the radiotherapy department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, was sworn in as the Society's 71st president.
The great and the good of the radiography profession and many other esteemed guests from the world of healthcare gathered together in London on Wednesday 2 July to celebrate the appointment of the Society’s new president.
Michael Graveling, a radiographer in the radiotherapy department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, was sworn in as the 71st president.
In his inauguration speech Michael gave particular mention to radiography students, pledging to "support students through their education and on into their professional lives, imbuing in them the high professional standards and commitment to patients that characterise our profession." he added: "In doing so, we can encourage the next generation to continue engaging with the wider profession and healthcare community. From an early stage we can encourage radiographers to involve themselves in moving the profession forward."
Michael spoke eloquently of the changes the profession as a whole is facing and explained how the Society has adapted to support its membership, as well as the profession as a whole.
“The Society has set in train an evolutionary process, geared to allow us to respond effectively to the changing needs of those who use our services,” he commented.
“It is a process that has been partly influenced by changes beyond our control, but largely one that has been driven by our awareness of the absolute necessity of fulfilling the needs of the profession.
“Whether those needs are professional in the form of guidance, CPD and practice accreditation, or industrial relations related, the focus is on creating an organisation that continues to respond quickly to supporting its membership.
“As such it remains a major challenge to the organisation and one to which everyone must commit.”
Michael also urged each and every member of the Society to drive the profession’s agenda by getting more involved.
“For too long radiographers have asked ‘what does the Society do for me?’ To that my answer is simple. You are the Society! The Society does lots for you. What are you doing for the profession? The benefits of membership are felt most by those who give most."
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