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Director of Clinical Support Services: David Edwards
Imaging Service Line Manager: Joan Audas
Imaging Service Line Clinical Director: Vacant
Imaging Service Line Secretary: Contact plh-tr.imagingservicelineadminoffice@nhs.net
A radiologist is a qualified doctor who is specially trained to interpret diagnostic images such as ultrasound, x-rays, MRI and CT scans. If you have an interventional procedure (such as an angiogram or biopsy) this will usually be performed by a radiologist.
Radiologists provide a written report of the results of your examination which they will send to your referring doctor.
In our radiology department we have a team of over 40 consultant radiologists. We also have 50-60 specialist registrars who are qualified doctors training within the Radiology Academy to be consultant radiologists.
Radiologists do not wear a uniform, unless they are working in the interventional suites where they wear theatre scrubs.
A radiographer is a healthcare professional trained to carry out imaging examinations such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans. During your examination, our radiographers will ensure you feel at ease and are always treated with dignity and respect.
Some radiographers are also trained in ultrasound scanning, these are known as sonographers. If you're having an interventional procedure, such as an angiogram or biopsy, a radiographer will be part of the specialist team looking after you.
We also have a number of advanced practitioner radiographers who have completed additional training. They are qualified to carry out certain procedures independently, such as breast biopsies.
Radiographers complete a three-year university degree in Diagnostic Imaging and must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) before they are allowed to practise in the UK.
As a teaching hospital, we also support student radiographers during their training. They are always supervised by fully qualified staff.
A receptionist will greet you when you arrive at one of our reception areas. They will check that we have the correct details for you before booking you onto our system.
Our admin and clerical team are responsible for booking appointments and answering queries, while our medical secretaries type reports and provide vital support to our medical staff and management team.
Our Radiology nurses play a key role in providing high-quality nursing care to patients before, during, and after both diagnostic and interventional procedures. They also assist the Radiologist during certain procedures.
Radiology nurses complete a three-year nursing degree and must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to work in the UK.
You can usually recognise our nurses by their uniforms. However, when working in our interventional suites, they wear theatre scrubs for infection control and patient safety.
The role of the HCA is to provide an excellent standard of nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional Radiological procedures and to support the Radiologists and Radiographers.
Our Imaging Care Assistants play an important role in helping your visit to the imaging department run smoothly. They work alongside radiographers and sonographers to support your care throughout your appointment.
They may help you get ready for your scan by assisting you to change into a gown, inserting a cannula (a small plastic tube used for contrast injections), or supporting you to complete any necessary paperwork or questionnaires. Their focus is on ensuring you feel comfortable, informed, and well looked after during your time with us.
