This protocol covers Non-Medical Referrers (NMR) to request imaging for individuals who are aged 16 years and older and are not on a continued care pathway to North Bristol Trust and University Hospitals Bristol & Weston for imaging.
This document and any arrangements made under it apply to registered healthcare professionals, other than medical doctors or dentists, referring patients for imaging with x-rays or radioactive materials employed by General Practice and Primary Care Networks within the BNSSG area (unless indicated under profession specific).
The purpose of this document is to comply with the requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations (IRMER) 2017 and its subsequent amendments and revisions, most recently 1st October 2024
The clinical governance and line management of individual Non-Medical Referrers (NMR) remains with the practices and the Acute Trust Imaging Managers. ALMC and GPCB are happy to offer guidance and advice where appropriate.
Please use this protocol in conjunction with the relevant documents required for the onboarding process on this page. Please refer to the REMEDY imaging page found here for more information.
IRMER Training
Please see list of IRMER training dates for non-medical referrers
2026 IRMER training over MS Teams – please contact radiationprotectiontraining@uhbw.nhs.uk
| January 12th | Monday | 9 am – 10:30 am | Adult Radiography |
| February 5th | Thursday | 9 am – 10:30 am | Adult Radiography |
| April 7th | Tuesday | 2 pm – 3:30 pm | Adult Radiography |
| May 29th | Friday | 2 pm – 3:30 pm | Adult Radiography |
| June 8th | Monday | 9 am – 10:30 am | Adult Radiography |
| August 10th | Monday | 2 pm – 3:30 pm | Adult Radiography |
| September 8th | Tuesday | 9 am – 10:30 am | Adult Radiography |
| October 23rd | Friday | 9 am – 10:30 am | Adult Radiography |
| November 13th | Friday | 2 pm – 3:30 pm | Adult Radiography |
These sessions are suitable for new non-medical referrers and those requiring a 3 year update
Individuals who request MRI imaging should also complete module 5 of the MRI safety module on the e-learning for health platform www.e-lfh.org.uk and provide evidence of completion in the form of the certificate at the end of the module.
Please keep an eye on REMEDY or email the following: NMR@NBT.NHS.UK and RadiationProtectionTraining@UHBW.nhs.uk if any queries regarding IRMER training.