Dr Shaaron Pratt
Director of Student Conduct and Fitness to Practice
Overview
Research Interests
- The impact of the developing and recently established roles in radiography on service delivery specifically impact on waiting times, patient satisfaction and patient journey
- Identification of skill mix opportunities to improve diagnostic imaging / other service delivery in healthcare
- Training and educational needs in order to enhance service delivery
Publication
2011
- Forder, K. and Pratt, S. 2011. Education & Training Needs of Consultant Radiographers. Presented at: UK Radiological Congress, Manchester, UK, 6-8 May 2011.
2010
- Rogers, H., Pratt, S., Brown, P. and Gambling, T. 2010. Confidence in the use of information management and technology (IM&T) in radiography: Is age a barrier?. Radiography 16(3), pp. 230-237. (10.1016/j.radi.2010.01.006)
2009
- Rogers, H., Pratt, S., Brown, P. and Gambling, T. 2009. Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Survey – the challenges faced.. Presented at: School of Healthcare Studies Annual Research Conference, Cardiff, UK, 20 November 2009.
- Pratt, S., Rogers, H., Gambling, T. and Brown, P. 2009. How skilled are you?. Synergy, pp. 18-20.
- Pratt, S., Rogers, H., Gambling, T. and Brown, P. 2009. Information Management & Technology: Implications for the Radiography Workforce. Project Report. London: Society & College of Radiographers.
- Pratt, S., Rogers, H., Brown, P. and Gambling, T. 2009. The Society of Radiographers Information Management & Technology Project. Presented at: UK Radiological Congress, Manchester, UK, 9 June 2009.
2008
- Pratt, S. 2008. Radiographers' Perspectives on their Changing Roles. Presented at: 15th ISRRT - World Congress of the International Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technologists, Durban, South Africa, 24-27 April 2008.
- Pratt, S. 2008. Radiographers' Perspectives on Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-service) Education. Presented at: 15th ISRRT - World Congress of the International Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technologists, Durban, South Africa, 24-27 April 2008.
2007
- Pratt, S. 2007. Radiographers' perspectives on their changing roles and some implications for their pre-service education in Wales. Presented at: United Kingdom Radiological Congress, Manchester, UK, June 2007.
2005
- Pratt, S. D. 2005. Radiographers' perspectives on their changing roles and some implications for their pre-service education in Wales: a study of three departments. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Articles
- Rogers, H., Pratt, S., Brown, P. and Gambling, T. 2010. Confidence in the use of information management and technology (IM&T) in radiography: Is age a barrier?. Radiography 16(3), pp. 230-237. (10.1016/j.radi.2010.01.006)
- Pratt, S., Rogers, H., Gambling, T. and Brown, P. 2009. How skilled are you?. Synergy, pp. 18-20.
Conferences
- Forder, K. and Pratt, S. 2011. Education & Training Needs of Consultant Radiographers. Presented at: UK Radiological Congress, Manchester, UK, 6-8 May 2011.
- Rogers, H., Pratt, S., Brown, P. and Gambling, T. 2009. Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Survey – the challenges faced.. Presented at: School of Healthcare Studies Annual Research Conference, Cardiff, UK, 20 November 2009.
- Pratt, S., Rogers, H., Brown, P. and Gambling, T. 2009. The Society of Radiographers Information Management & Technology Project. Presented at: UK Radiological Congress, Manchester, UK, 9 June 2009.
- Pratt, S. 2008. Radiographers' Perspectives on their Changing Roles. Presented at: 15th ISRRT - World Congress of the International Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technologists, Durban, South Africa, 24-27 April 2008.
- Pratt, S. 2008. Radiographers' Perspectives on Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-service) Education. Presented at: 15th ISRRT - World Congress of the International Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technologists, Durban, South Africa, 24-27 April 2008.
- Pratt, S. 2007. Radiographers' perspectives on their changing roles and some implications for their pre-service education in Wales. Presented at: United Kingdom Radiological Congress, Manchester, UK, June 2007.
Monographs
- Pratt, S., Rogers, H., Gambling, T. and Brown, P. 2009. Information Management & Technology: Implications for the Radiography Workforce. Project Report. London: Society & College of Radiographers.
Thesis
- Pratt, S. D. 2005. Radiographers' perspectives on their changing roles and some implications for their pre-service education in Wales: a study of three departments. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Research
- MEd Clinical Assessment of Student Radiographers. A UK investigation on the methods used to assess students in the clinical environment. From this work a method was devised and implemented.
- PhD: Radiographers' perspectives on their changing roles and some implications for their pre-service education in Wales: a study of three departments. This study explores factors influencing the present and future roles of radiographers in different settings and proposes changes which should be made to radiography education.
- Leader of the Education and Training Work Packages of the Diagnostic Imaging Modernisation Project ( WAG initiative) . This project involved a training needs analysis was undertaken and the identification of extended roles for radiographers and the potential for the future development of radiographers and medical physics personnel. The report produced described what the diagnostic imaging workforce will look like in 2011 and the steps needed to take to work towards this. Methods used: focus groups, questionnaire.
- Leader of the project which investigated current provision for health professional CPD in HE and FE sectors. The report produced information for existing health care professionals and for those wishing to join health care as support workers.
- Department of Radiography Research team Leader . Team researching service delivery and evaluation /professional development.
Teaching
Currently involved in the teaching of Assistant Practitioners, undergraduate and postgraduate students. Focus on Practice of Imaging. Management and Professional Development.
Biography
September 2006 - present Lecturer/ Postgraduate Programme Leader
2004 - 2006 Secondment from Cardiff University to Health Professions Wales: Professional Adviser (Healthcare Scientists)
2001 - 2004 Lecturer / Director of Undergraduate Studies BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging / BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy & Oncology, University of Wales College of Medicine
1995 - 2001 Lecturer B / Continuing Education Tutor, Department of Radiography Education, University of Wales College of Medicine
1991 - 1995 Senior Teacher / Clinical Education Co-ordinator South Wales School of Radiography
1987 - 1991 Teacher, South East Wales School of Radiography
1986 - 1987 Student Teacher, South Glamorgan School of Radiography
Professional memberships
- Member of the Welsh Council of the Society of Radiographers
- HPC Partner