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E230: Melanie Clarkson, Jancis Kinsman and Sam Worster - Accreditation and Routes into Advanced Practice
Episode 230
Thursday, 12 November, 2026
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment.Episode 230: Part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 82)Description: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Melanie Clarkson, Jancis Kinsman and Sam Worster.Melanie Clarkson is Programme Director for the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Radiotherapy and Oncology and the PgC Enhanced Level Practice in Radiotherapy and Oncology at Sheffield Hallam University. She holds several College of Radiographers roles, including facilitator of the Advancing Practice in Radiography Special Interest Group. Nationally, she led the development of the non-surgical oncology advanced practice area-specific capability framework, due for publication by NHS England in 2026. Melanie is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Deputy Director of the Advanced Practice Research Academy UK.Jancis Kinsman has worked as an advanced practitioner at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre for 20 years, specialising in lung cancer, Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy and Image Guided Radiotherapy, and was the first therapeutic radiographer to gain accreditation via the supported ePortfolio route. In 2011 she was named UK Radiographer of the Year for her work with Aardman Animations on an award-winning film explaining radiotherapy to young children. She was instrumental in developing radiographer prescribing and co-chairs the Society of Radiographers Supply, Administration and Prescribing of Medicines Group.Sam Worster is a Consultant Therapeutic Radiographer specialising in brachytherapy at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. He qualified in 2011 and has worked in Leicester, Leeds and Norwich. Sam holds an MSc in Radiotherapy and Oncology Advanced Clinical Practice, is a Prostate Cancer UK Clinical Champion and has just completed an Independent Prescribing qualification at the University of East Anglia.This episode is a deep dive into why frameworks and accreditation matter, the MSc and supported ePortfolio routes, the reality of these roles, peer support and evidencing impact.CPD Reflection Points:Level of practice, not tasks: Melanie explained that advanced roles are about a level of practice rather than tasks taken from medics, and that out-of-date job profiles and misused titles cause confusion. How well do your job title and description reflect the level you work at, and which of the 38 capabilities would you find hardest to evidence?Evidencing through reflection: Jancis found the ePortfolio made her aware of her impact, while Melanie noted that radiographers often describe cases rather than show their autonomy and decision-making. How do you currently record your practice, and how could your reflections better capture the decisions you make?Growth, not ladders: Melanie encouraged growth-based career planning, lateral steps and looking for the gaps in your service. Where in your pathway is there a bottleneck you could help solve, and what opportunity could you take to grow your skills?Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Advancing Practice in Radiography SIG: open to everyone who works at, or aspires to, an enhanced, advanced or consultant level, or who leads, educates or researches in this area, including Trust AP leads who support radiographersEducation and Career Framework for the Radiography WorkforceCareer development resources from NHSE-funded projectsNHSE Multi-professional framework for advanced practiceSupported ePortfolio route for recognition in EnglandScottish advanced practice: Transforming Roles Paper 6Welsh Professional Framework for Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Clinical PracticeNorthern Ireland Advanced AHP Practice FrameworkMSc Advanced Practice in Non-Surgical Oncology – Sheffield Hallam UniversityResearch links from the Episode:Multi-professional consultant-level practice capability and impact frameworkEconomic evaluation of advanced practice physiotherapy models of care: a systematic review with meta-analysesBuilding an Advancing Practice in Radiography Special Interest Group(SIG)Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.
