Karis Vercoe

Profile

I embarked on my Radiography journey at the University of Cumbria, where I earned a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography. During my studies, I trained at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.

After qualifying, I began my professional journey as a Paediatric Diagnostic Radiographer at Manchester Children's Hospital. In 2022, I joined the University of Leeds as a Teaching Assistant, focusing on the development and delivery of teaching within the Radiography Clinical Skills Facility. This state-of-the-art facility provides blended learning experiences through live-patient imaging, simulation and a diverse range of activities, catering to students across all three academic years.

Additionally, I am Module Lead for two first year modules.

While at the University of Leeds, I achieved Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and advanced to the role of Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography. I also successfully completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCert), further enhancing my expertise in education and clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Lead Radiography Clinical Skills Tutor for Radiography Clinical Skills Facilities
• Clinical Co-ordinator for Diagnostic Radiography
• Link-Lecturer for Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Research interests

Radiography Clinical Skills, Patient Care, Moulage, Paediatrics, Clinical Placements, Simulation, Projectional Imaging

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• PGCert
• FHEA

Professional memberships

• HCPC
• Society of Radiographers

Student education

I oversee the Radiography Clinical Skills Facility and play an integral role in the programme’s academic teaching, delivering instruction both on-campus and virtually across multiple modules within the Radiography curriculum.

Research groups and institutes

• Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine