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Diagnostic Imaging Advisory Group (DIAG)
Introduction
Diagnostic imaging is a vital part of the patient pathway for many conditions including acute injury/illness and ongoing treatment; cancer diagnosis and follow up; long term conditions such as vascular disease or arthritis. Improving access to rapid diagnosis is a priority for the patients, the NHS and the wider public health agenda.
A significant component of the modernisation agenda for healthcare focuses on earlier diagnosis for patients with cancer which places further importance on the role of diagnostic radiographers and associated diagnostic imaging professionals in the pathway. A rising focus on productivity has combined with workforce efficiency, improving access and increasing consumer expectations to create an urgency to review patterns of practice.
Diagnostic radiographers and the wider diagnostic workforce working within this technologically sophisticated care environment must be supported and developed to be able to maximise their individual and collective potential in delivering the best care for people using their services.
The Diagnostic Imaging Advisory Group was formed in 2016 to support the work of the Society and College of Radiographers. The DIAG aims to make a significant contribution to the development of the profession and in raising its profile nationally. It will be an effective voice for the community of diagnostic radiographers and the wider diagnostic imaging nonmedical workforce within the Society of Radiographers.
Group members
Andy Creeden (Chair)
Rachel Nolan (Vice Chair)
Alison Jenkins
Angela Meadows
Deborah Henderson
Nick Woznitza
Nina Arcuri
Rakesh Puni
Richard Newman
Stuart Mackay
Victoria Hughes
Catriona Hynes (UAG Representative)
Valerie Asemah
Thea Buchan
Anthony Richards
Rebecca Steele
Administrative support
valeriea@sor.org
Sue Johnson
Lead Professional Officer
SueJ@sor.org
Charlotte Beardmore
Director of professional policy
Leandre Archer
Officer for Northern Ireland
UK Council member
Gareth Thomas
Andy Creeden Andy trained as a Diagnostic Radiographer at the University of |
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Anthony David Richards Originally trained as a Diagnostic Radiographer (DCR) at the Southampton School of Radiography based at Poole Hospital and the Boscombe and Bournemouth hospitals. Returning to work at Queen Marys Hospital Sidcup before mov-ing to Kent & Sussex Hospital Tunbridge Wells (1997). There Anthony completed training to perform Barium Enemas; the Leeds Barium Enema Course (2002). Completed a PgC in Appendicular Reporting at Canterbury Undertaken MSc modules at CCCU in the performing and the clinical reporting of Barium/Contrast Swallows (2012) and Proctography (2016). Through local training and audit Anthony reports Colonic Trans-it Studies as part of the pelvic floor diagnostics (2016), and per-forms and reports Cystograms (2019). As a GI Clinical Specialist Radiographer he is keen to use inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary working to enhance and im-prove the patient experience within the trust. Currently exploring the potential need for a ‘SALT Fast Track’ service for Aspira-tion patients in conjunction with Speech and Language Therapy and the Trusts Quality Service Improvement Group. As part of the Pelvic Floor team, Anthony represents the Radi-ology service at the MDMs. The service is currently expanding with potential radiographer role extension for Anal US / Ma-nometry and participation in the Pelvic Floor clinics. |
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Thea Buchan Thea Buchan currently leads the CT service at West Middlesex University Hospital. She trained as a Diagnostic Radiographer at City University graduating in 2005 then joining UCLH where over a period of 13 years she gained ex-tensive experience eventually specialising in CT. She has extensive expe-rience in CT and specifically CT intervention. She led the Interventional CT service from 2013 to 2017 when she took on the position of CT superintendent. During this time she undertook an MSc in computed tomography. She published her dissertation “High fre-quency jet ventilation during cryoablation of small renal tumours”. She has presented her research work at various conferences both national and international. Her current research interests include dose reduction in in-terventional CT, quality improvement and workforce development. She has special interest in evidence based practice and education in the workplace and has set up successful CPD programmes and works to pro-mote the profession in her local community. She maintains a keen interest in current professional issues through her involvement the SOR CT spe-cial interest group of which she is an active member. She hopes to continue to produce educational content and research whilst encouraging radiographers to undertake similar work to develop the pro-fession. |
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Alison Jenkins Following a ten year career in management at British Telecom &
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Rachel Nolan Assistant Imaging Services and Professional Lead Rachel studied at the Lincolnshire School of Radiography and qualified as a Radiographer in 1989. She started work at the Edith Cavell Hospital, Peterborough in January 1990. She also sits on the Education and Career Framework Committee
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Dr Nick Woznitza Consultant Radiographer & Clinical Academic; Clinical Director HEE London Radiographer Reporting Dr Nick Woznitza qualified as a radiographer from the University of South Australia in 1999 and after several years practicing in regional and remote settings moved to the UK in 2005. Nick specialises in X-ray reporting, with a strong track record of leading service innovation. Leading a team of reporting radiographers, he provides a significant contribution to diagnostic capacity and has successfully implemented several radiographer led-reporting initiatives including neonatal and immediate GP chest X-ray reporting by radiographers. As clinical director for the HEE London radiographer reporting programme, he works closely with the Head of the London Radiology School and stream leads to provide education and mentorship for trainee reporting radiographers and radiologists. An active researcher, Nick completed his PhD on chest X-ray reporting by radiographers. His current projects focus on radiographer reporting and pathway redesign. Nick is an accredited consultant practitioner with the College of Radiographers and also as an advanced practitioner with the Australian Society of Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy which gives him a unique insight into advanced practice roles in a diverse range of healthcare settings. Nick was the overall winner and practice innovator of the year at the England 2017 Chief Allied Health Professions Officer awards.
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Rebecca Steele Professional Lead Radiographer & General Manager Rebecca trained as a Diagnostic Radiographer at King’s College Hospital, London, and has 30 years Radiology experience practising across London in District General Hospitals, Teaching hospitals and the Independent Sector. Having specialised as a CT Superintendent radiographer at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Trust for 10 years including teaching at London SouthBank and Kingston Universities, Rebecca moved into wider leadership roles and is currently Head of Profession and General Manager of Imaging at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). This challenging role has created a strong vehicle through which Rebecca has developed the radiology service including multiple clinical service reconfigurations both on the existing campus and into new builds. Rebecca leads a team of c.180 radiographers working collaboratively to develop the radiography workforce strategy, from the introduction of new patterns of working to developing advanced clinical practice and consultant radiographer roles. Rebecca is a strong advocate for the profession leading her team to innovate and challenge convention whilst keeping the patient at the heart of what they do. Rebecca is also the Joint Clinical Lead for Quality & Safety for Imaging at UCLH, ensuring that patient safety is central to service developments. Working closely with HEE on radiographer education and training, Rebecca is also Chair of the North Central London Radiographer Reporting Steering Group. This facilitates collaboration across communities of practice to establish quality standards, shared education models and drive advanced clinical practice. Rebecca champions radiographers as clinical leaders, as well as managerial leads and is striving for parity with medical colleagues in leadership roles. In her spare time Rebecca loves listening to and playing music and has recently taken up the ukulele. She is also a keen spectator of most sports and participator in a few, including trying to improve her golf game.
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Richard Newman Reporting Radiographer Richard made a career change into radiography as mature student, having previously worked in Information Technology. He trained as a Diagnostic Radiographer at Exeter University with placements in Dorchester, Yeovil and Exeter. He then trained in CT and MRI upon qualifying but continues to work in projection radiography. He has recently trained as a Chest and MSK Reporting Radiographer. He is also a University Clinical Tutor at the University of Exeter for the undergraduate programme.
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Nina Arcuri Originally trained as a Diagnostic Radiographer at Addington
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Dr Stuart Mackay Head of Diagnostic Radiography Dr Stuart Mackay is the Head of Programme for Diagnostic Radiography in the University of Liverpool. |
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Catriona Hynes Senior Lecturer, Diagnostic Imaging Originally trained as a Diagnostic Radiographer at University College Dublin, and subsequently gained her Postgraduate Diploma in medical ultrasound from Sheffield Hallam University. She has clinical experience in a variety of radiographer roles, practising in Dublin, Birmingham and Nottinghamshire, but has specialised in ultrasound practice since 2003. |
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Victoria (Vicky) Hughes Originally trained as a Diagnostic Radiographer at the University of North Wales, Bangor, graduating in 1996 with first class honours. Went on to work at The Christie in Manchester for 11 years gaining extensive experience in oncology imaging, particularly in CT and MRI, gaining a Master of Science in Diagnostic Radiography with a focus in CT scanning. Subsequently worked at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Wirral, as a Senior Radiographer and Union Learning Representative, and later as Practice Education Facilitator after gaining a PgCert in Teaching and Learning, supporting multi-professional education throughout the Trust. Latterly worked for several years in clinical management roles, as Superintendent Radiographer at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Principal Radiographer at The Christie, and Lead AHP for Diagnostics (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiorespiratory services) at Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. During this time she gained a further PgCert in Healthcare Leadership through undertaking the Mary Seacole Programme. Currently working as a lecturer on the Diagnostic Radiography programme at the University of Liverpool, where she is also Practice Placement Co-ordinator, contributing her knowledge and insight from clinical and managerial experience to the delivery of the programme. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is also Education Representative on the North West Executive Committee, having formerly served as Management Representative. She has been involved in organising annual North West Regional Study days for Diagnostic and Therapeutic radiographers and students, and undertaken conference presentations at local and national level. In 2015, she was awarded SoR North West Radiographer of the Year, after being nominated by her former colleagues at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre for commitment to her roles as Superintendent Radiographer and Union Learning Representative. She maintains a keen interest in current professional issues through her involvement the Diagnostic Imaging Advisory Group. |
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Angela Meadows Unit Manager, Alliance Medical Angela works at Alliance Medical and is responsible for managing the NHS imaging service partnerships at the Preston PET-CT Centre (Royal Preston Hospital Lancashire) and the Westmorland MRI Centre (Westmorland General Hospital Cumbria). |
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