Jennifer Jones

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    Profile summary

    Associate Professor Radiography

    Jenny is an HCPC-registered diagnostic radiographer with senior management experience across the full range of imaging modalities, and across a range of imaging organisations. Previously as a CQC registered manager, Jenny has chaired, and been part of, committees relating to all aspects of clinical governance.

    Jenny has been the Southwest Council member for the Society of Radiographers, been part of the College of Radiographers Trustees Committee, and chaired a number of focus groups for the Society of Radiographers. Jenny is active in workforce development for the Society of Radiographers, which includes the non-registered workforce and progression routes developed.

    As a forensic radiographer, Jenny is Vice Chair for the UK branch of the IAFR.

    From an academic perspective, Jenny has led on the successful approval of the undergraduate diagnostic radiography provision at the University of Plymouth, and for postgraduate study at another university. Jenny is passionate about widening participation in diagnostic radiography and interprofessional learning, and there is now a successful foundation programme for diagnostic radiography at the University of Plymouth, with apprenticeships about to start.

    Jenny has previously been involved in radiography education for Singapore and is currently an active member of the American education committee for imaging.

    Professional memberships

    HCPC Diagnostic radiographer

    Society of Radiographers

    UK branch International Association of Forensic Radiographer (currently Vice Chair)

    British Institute of Radiology

    Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences-Member of education committee

    Roles on external bodies

    Society of Radiographers – Workforce development focus groups

    UK branch International Association of Forensic Radiographer (currently Vice Chair)

    Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences-Member of education committee

    NHS England – Workforce, Training and Education Directorate; South West Diagnostic Radiography Action Group

    Teaching interests

    Programme Lead for apprenticeships and post-graduate study in diagnostic radiography at the University of Plymouth

    Clinical governance

    Clinical governance and risk management

    Leadership and Management

    Preceptorship

    Interprofessional education

    Workforce development

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 4 - Quality Education