Heartbeat: Proud to provide high quality imaging services at the Commonwealth Games

July 20, 2022

By Aoife Murphy, Senior CT and MRI Radiographer

I currently work as a senior radiographer in CT and MRI, where I undertake scans using cutting edge technology to assist the diagnosis of patients at our trust. I recently completed an MSc in Radiography and undertook fundraising for Midland Met through the crane zip wire fundraising event. I also enjoy playing sport, particularly a sport called Camogie which I hold All-Ireland and All-England medals.

I applied to volunteer as a radiographer at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham 2022 because it combines my passion for radiography and sport! There is also a thrill and excitement of being part of an historic sporting event right at my doorstep. The Commonwealth Games will be the biggest in the UK for a decade and the largest sporting event ever held in the West Midlands.

I will work as part of the Commonwealth Collective which includes medical volunteers. Medical staff will be essential to support world class athletes perform at their best during the games. I will be providing high quality imaging services throughout the period of the games at one of the three polyclinics equipped with MRI, ultrasound and x-ray facilities. I will be working alongside highly experienced sports medicine clinicians many of whom have worked at the highest levels in team and international sport. I am looking forward to gaining new skills and meeting new people, all while making a real difference to the athletes and supporting this historic local event.