Ash Bardwell,

Clinical Teacher Diagnostic Radiography

Biography

I studied Diagnostic Radiography at the University of Hertfordshire,after graduating in 2010 I took up a post as a rotational radiographer at theRoyal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. In 2016, I moved to Essex and took up a postas a senior radiographer, it was here my interest in radiography education andteaching developed. I worked alongside the department’s practiceeducator to deliver tutorials and support students from the University of Suffolkin their clinical practice. In 2020, I completed my Postgraduate Certificate inAcademic Practice. Following the completion of this course, I continued topursue my interest in instructing and supporting student radiographers. I enjoyworking with students and find teaching them to be very rewarding.

I joined the University of Bradford as a clinical teacher inAugust 2021. My role as a clinical teacher involves teaching and supportingstudents in their learning of general healthcare and radiography-specificclinical skills, for the first-year students this is done through simulatedpractice, using the X-ray, PACs, and VR suites on campus. My role also involvesliaising with the clinical staff at our placement sites and supporting them insupporting the students learning and assessment while on placement.