Richard Thorne

Overview

Richard initially worked as a Therapeutic Radiographer at St. Bartholomew's Hospital. After becoming a senior radiographer he took the position of clinical tutor at The Middlesex Hospital Radiotherapy department. He then continued teaching with Charterhouse College of Radiography when it was formed in 1994 taking on the role of clinical coordinator during this time. When the College became part of City University London in 1995 he continued as one of the key members of the radiotherapy teaching team and became pre-registration radiotherapy programme director in 2009. Over this time he developed a keen interest in e-learning and was instrumental in developing the successful blended learning approach used with the programmes today. He worked as Associate Divisional Lead (Radiography) from January 2021 to April 2022. Other aspects of his recent work have focused on the further development of partner engagement in the design and delivery of the radiotherapy programme including students, service users, carers and practice partner staff. He has also worked as a partner with the HCPTS as a fitness to practise panel member. He is the current admission tutor for the undergraduate radiography programmes.

Qualifications

• MSc Health Sciences, Clinical Care, University of Westminster, United Kingdom, 1994 - 1996
• Clinical Teaching Certificate, College of Radiographers, United Kingdom, 1991
• DCR(T), College of Radiographers, United Kingdom, 1988

Employment

• Radiography Admissions Tutor, City, University of London, United Kingdom, August 2022 - present
• Associate Divisional Lead (Radiography), City, University London, United Kingdom, January 2021 - April 2022
• Senior Lecturer, City, University of London, United Kingdom, August 2018 - present
• Programme Director, Pre-registration Radiotherapy, City, University London, United Kingdom, August 2009 - December 2020
• Lecturer, City, University London, United Kingdom, January 2004 - July 2018
• UG Radiotherapy Clinical Coodinator, Charterhouse College of Radiography, United Kingdom, January 1994 - January 2004
• Clinical Lecturer, North East Thames School of Radiography, United Kingdom, January 1991 - January 1994
• Senior Radiographer, St Bartholomews Hospital, United Kingdom, 1990 - 1991
• Radiographer, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, United Kingdom, 1988 - 1990

Fellowships

• Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy, October 2017 - present

Memberships of professional organisations

• Society and College of Radiography, 1988 - present
• Health and Care Professions Council, 1988 - present

Awards

• School of Health Science, City, University of London (2019). SHS Staff Award - Exceptional Contribution to the Student Experience (Academic)
  SHS Staff Awards 2019
• City, University of London (2017). First prize winners - Excellence in User and Carer Involvement
  Thorne R, Willis S (2017) Conversation as an opportunity for learning. Excellence in User and Carer Involvement. City, University of London.
• City, University of London (2017). Gold prize winners - SHS Health Has Got Talent
  Thorne R, Camilleri B, O’Sullivan P (2017) Ask the Experts. A workshop with people who stammer and people who have had laryngectomy for Speech and Language Therapy and Radiotherapy Students. Health Has Got Talent. City, University of London.
• CEAP, City University London (2008). Teaching Innovation Group Prize
  Farquharson M, Thorne R, & Morgan J

Research Interests

Improving the student learning experience through:
- the use of technology
- service user involvement
- effective clinical experience and support

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