Placement information for BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

We want to help you prepare in the best way possible, so here's some key information about diagnostic radiography placements.

Where your clinical placement will be located

We place students in the following Trusts.

 Within each city there are a number of hospitals which you will rotate around. You will stay in your allocated placement city for the three years of the programme.

Times your placement may start and finish

You will participate in a full shift roster which will include nights, lates, early shifts, long shifts and weekend working.

Placement locations if you have caring responsibilities (e.g. for young children)

Please be aware that we cannot guarantee a specific placement location. You should prepare for the possibility of being assigned to a site that is geographically distant from your home even in cases where you have children or caring responsibilities.

By accepting an offer from us, we will assume that you have carefully considered this possibility and confirmed that you are able and willing to travel to your placement or make suitable living arrangements closer to the site, depending on your individual circumstances.

Help towards travel expenses for placement

You’ll be responsible for arranging and funding your travel to placement. However, if you’re a home student, you may be eligible to reclaim some of these costs through the NHS Learning Support Fund.

Please keep in mind that reimbursement is not immediate. You’ll need to cover travel expenses upfront and budget accordingly. Find full details, including eligibility and how to apply on the NHS Learning Support Fund website.

For more information on placements, contact David Stuart - d.stuart@derby.ac.uk.