For those thinking of following in Jim ’ s footsteps , he provides the following advice . There is the Scientist Training Programme ( STP ), where you are paid to study for an MSc and registration usually follows on quickly after completion of the course . You could then follow a career in radiation protection , diagnostic radiology physics , radiotherapy physics , nuclear medicine physics , nonionising or engineering disciplines for example . However , with only three training centres in England and the attraction of the salary and fast track to registration , competition for places is fierce . Obtaining a first or 2:1 is therefore essential to get a place on this programme . There are , however , other routes into this field . Clinical technology , for example , is a support role to medical physics , a more hands-on practical role and less strategic . They work as a team with medical physicists . “ This can act as a ‘ route to ’ and alternative route to becoming a clinical scientist or you may remain as a clinical technologist and go right up to management ,” says Jim . “ We need that skill mix . Equally we look to see if there are radiographers ... they can offer a radiation safety team or a medical physics team a lot in terms of what their skill sets are .”
Engagement and Inclusion within SRP Talking about diversity of skill sets in the medical sector led neatly to asking Jim ’ s views of progress towards greater diversity within SRP . Diversity and inclusion has been a