Training activity information
Details
Review radiation safety governance framework and identify key roles and structure within the organisation
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Awareness of role in department
- Periodic review
- Policies
- Local rules
- Lessons/recommendations
- Role of the radiation safety committee
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What specific aspects of the radiation safety governance framework do you need to understand?
- What is the current structure of radiation safety governance within your organisation?
- Are there specific documents or policies related to radiation safety governance that you should review beforehand?
- Do you know who the key personnel are in different roles related to radiation safety (e.g., Radiation Protection Adviser, employer duty holders, departmental leads)?
- What insights do you hope to gain about how radiation safety governance is implemented in practice in your organisation?
- How do you anticipate this activity will enhance your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of different individuals in maintaining radiation safety?
- Will you be able to identify potential strengths and weaknesses in the current governance framework?
- Discuss the activity with your training officer to understand the scope and expected output.
- Identify relevant documents (e.g., organisational charts, radiation safety policies) to review.
- Consider any specific questions you want to ask or areas you want to focus on during your review.
- Are you feeling confident, curious, or perhaps uncertain about any aspects of this activity?
- What are your initial thoughts or assumptions about radiation safety governance in your organisation?
In action
- Pay attention to how you are navigating the governance framework documents.
- How are you identifying the key roles and the structural relationships within the organisation?
- Why are you choosing to focus on certain documents or sections first?
- What decisions are you making as you analyse the information? Are you creating a visual representation or taking notes in a specific way?
- What aspects of identifying roles and structures feel intuitive based on prior knowledge, and what requires more conscious effort in understanding the specific organisational context?
- How effective is your current approach in identifying the necessary information?
- Are you finding the key roles and structural elements efficiently?
- What challenges are you encountering in understanding the governance framework? Are certain documents unclear, or are the relationships between roles not immediately obvious?
- What can you learn about the organisation’s governance by actively engaging with these documents? How does this compare to your initial understanding?
- How does this activity connect with your understanding of broader radiation safety principles and the importance of organisational structure in implementing them?
- If you are finding it difficult to identify key roles or understand the structure, are there alternative approaches you could consider, such as seeking clarification from a supervisor or focusing on specific departments first?
- What support or guidance might you need in the moment if you are unsure about your interpretation of the framework?
- Are you ensuring that your review remains focused on the scope of radiation safety governance as outlined in the module?
On action
- What were the key components of the radiation safety governance framework within the organisation?
- What were the main roles involved in radiation safety and how did they appear to interact?
- What documents or resources outlined the governance framework and key roles?
- Were there any aspects of the structure or roles that were surprising or different from your expectations?
- How does the radiation safety governance framework aim to ensure compliance and promote a safety culture?
- What is the importance of clearly defined roles and responsibilities in radiation safety management?
- Did the review highlight any potential strengths or weaknesses in the current governance arrangements?
- How does the organisational structure align with relevant legislation and guidance?
- How will your understanding of the governance framework influence your approach to future tasks involving radiation safety?
- What further questions do you have about specific roles or the interactions between them?
- How can you apply this knowledge to better understand responsibilities and reporting lines in different situations?
Beyond action
- Consider the initial insights you gained from reviewing the radiation safety governance framework.
- Have you had opportunities since completing this training activity to encounter or interact with the key roles you identified?
- Have you compared your understanding of the governance framework at that time with your current understanding, considering any subsequent training, experiences, or learning?
- Have you discussed the radiation safety governance framework with peers or colleagues? Did this offer any new perspectives or challenge your initial understanding?
- How has your understanding of the radiation safety governance framework informed your approach to other training activities or your interactions within the department?
- Have you been able to recognise how different roles within the governance structure contribute to radiation safety in practice?
- Has this understanding helped you to identify who to contact for specific radiation safety-related queries or concerns?
- How might a solid understanding of the radiation safety governance framework be beneficial when you are involved in more complex radiation safety issues or projects in the future?
- Will this foundational knowledge assist you in understanding and contributing to future audits or reviews of the radiation safety management system?
- In what ways might your awareness of the key roles and structures support your professional development and progression within the organisation?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Apply the principles of good governance to radiation safety management. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Identify components of a good radiation safety culture. |