Dr. Sherril Spencer

Biography

Sherril is a HCPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer with 18years of clinical experience gained in South Africa and the UK. In 2001 Sherril took up the position of a Senior Lecturer and later as Associate Professor in Radiography at Kingston University and St Georges University of London. She has extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and was the postgraduate programme director for a number of years. In addition, Sherril served as the Education and training officer for the International Association of Forensic Radiographers and was a member of the UKFRRT (UK forensic radiographers response team).

After leaving St Georges University she took up a position as Education manager for InHealthgroup Ltd, delivering their MsC Breast Imaging and mammography associate apprenticeship programmes.

Current Activity

Sherril joined AECC University College in 2023 to lead the Radiography programme as an Associate Professor.

Experience & areas of interest

Trauma and skeletal Radiography
Image interpretation
Interventional Radiography
Forensic radiography

Qualifications

EdD -professional doctorate in Education,
MSc Clinical Reporting
PgC teaching and learning
HND Radiotherapy
HND Diagnostic Radiography

Contact details

Email: sspencer@aecc.ac.uk

Membership

HCPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Member of the Society of Radiographers

Research interests

Interprofessional Collaboration
Radiographic clinical reporting and advanced practice
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Forensic Radiography
Motivation

Research

Augmented Reality in Healthcare: can it bridge the theory to practice gap.
Diagnostic Radiographer perceptions of interprofessional collaboration.
Is it still a genuine occupational requirement to have a female only mammographic workforce.

Publications

Spencer, S., Zelenyanszki, C., Strudwick, R and Mizzi, D (2023) Is it still a genuine occupational requirement to have a female only mammographic workforce? Guest Editorial. Radiography 29 pp.1121-1122

Zelenyanszki, C., Vertenten, C., Hudson, D., Currie, R., Spencer. S (2022) Experienced Assistant Practitioners’; expansion of scope of practice: NHS breast screening programme; acceptability; resilience. Radiography 28 pp.973-980

Spencer, S. (2018) Professional Autonomy. Presentation: Nigerian Radiographers Conference, London Spencer, S. (2017) Forensic Radiography. Presentation: BCU conference and Jobs fair. Birmingham. UK

Spencer, S., Viner, M. (2016) Responsibilities of the Radiographer in NAI. Presentation and abstract. ISFR. Amsterdam.

Spencer, S., Hendry, J., Casanova, D. (2016) Augmented Reality in Healthcare: can it bridge the theory to practice gap. Presentation: Festival of Learning. Kingston.UK

Amos, H., Spencer, S. (2014) Cervical carcinoma: Imaging and treatment. Imaging and therapy practice. Deeson group.

Spencer, S. (2014) Diagnostic radiography students’ perceptions of interprofessional collaboration. Poster presentation. Excellence in Radiography education and research conference. Bristol. UK.

Sharrock, C., Kennedy, D., Spencer, S. (2012) Qualitative exploration of patients’ expectations, experiences and determinants of satisfaction in metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty. Poster presentation. BAHT. Brighton. UK

Spencer, S. (2008) Brooke. R., Jeffrey et al, Diagnostic Imaging: Emergency. Book review. Radiography 14 e91. Elsevier Saunders. Spencer, S., Kramer. Z. (2007) How to diagnose and treat HCC. UK: Synergy