Benevolent Fund Trustees

Alaine qualified as a diagnostic radiographer at the University of Bradford in 2004 and subsequently specialised in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. After periods working abroad, she completed her MSc in Medical Magnetic Resonance at City University London in 2012. Currently working as a Senior Research Radiographer at Imperial College London, she specialises in cardiac and fetal MRI. Her research interests include parametric mapping, flow dynamics, multi-nuclear spectroscopy and most recently ex vivo Micro Computed Tomography. She has co-authored research papers on conditions such as pulmonary hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and schizophrenia. Alaine has also contributed lectures on MRI safety, image optimisation and artefact reduction, to various courses for radiographers, clinicians and other healthcare professionals, and has presented at conferences internationally. After volunteering at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games, Alaine sought out other volunteering opportunities and is the current Chair of the SoR Benevolent Fund.

Qualified as a diagnostic radiographer in 1987, worked in a District Hospital In Zimbabwe, then joined the Air Force in 1991, underwent military training and was commissioned and rose to the rank of Flight Lieutenant heading the X-ray department till 1998. She moved to Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester, specialised in Nuclear Medicine and obtained a Master of Science degree in 2006 from Salford University. While studying, she won first prize for her Sentinel Node Localisation poster presentation. In 2007 she joined the British Army as the officer in charge of the Imaging Department at Duke of Connaught hospital in Belfast (Musgrave Park premises). When the army base closed in 2009, she moved back to Central Manchester and specialised as a Paediatric Radiographer, doing both General and Nuclear Medicine. She was active in the Paediatric special interest group and presented at the workshop held at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. She joined Bolton Foundation Trust in 2015 and currently works on a part time basis. She has been a member of the Society of Radiographers since she qualified, she promotes the profession by giving talks at Schools and Colleges and encourages other radiographers to join the SoR. She is the current chair of the Race Equality Group under SoR Equalise. Constance has presented motions at ADC and Trade Union Conferences (Black Workers). She is involved in a charity for blind children and Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD) as a speaker and fundraiser. On 16 February 2024, she received the Voluntary Service MBE award from King Charles 111, along with her fellow volunteers at One House Community Centre in Wigan. She feels honoured to serve as a Trustee in the Benevolent Fund Board and continues to work towards improving inclusivity and support in the Radiography workforce in UK.

Kerry qualified as a diagnostic radiographer in 1997 and has been fortunate to have experienced an interesting and varied career working clinically within several different areas at both an enhanced and at an advanced practice level. Kerry made the transition across to academia in 2015 where her diverse clinical skill set enabled her to teach across several different professional disciplines both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. In 2018, she then moved into an MSc Programme Lead role and helped develop one of the country’s first level 7 multidisciplinary advanced clinical practice apprenticeship programmes. Since then, Kerry has moved into key leadership roles at a regional and national level which have focused on the strategic planning around workforce, education and training. She is an avid supporter of the recognition around the value of Allied Health Professionals and has a particular interest in ensuring equality and parity through the provision of opportunities for all levels and disciplines of the healthcare workforce. Kerry is currently undertaking a Professional Doctorate at the University of Derby and her research focuses on the value of clinical practitioners as transformational leaders.

Nick qualified as a diagnostic radiographer at the University of Leeds in 2009 practising in Hull, Mid Yorkshire and Rotherham Trusts. Nick subsequently gained extensive experience within plain film reporting and achieved the role of Consultant Radiographer in 2019. Nick has authored various publications in relation to radiographer reporting, consultancy and the COVID 19 pandemic. He has undertaken conference presentations at local and national level, and peer reviews for both the Radiography Journal and Insight (for which he is a member of the Editorial Board). In 2022 Nick moved into Locum Consultancy, but still maintains a keen interest in current professional issues and Consultant/Advanced Practice through his involvement with the Consultant Radiographer Advisory Group. He also maintains his role as a registered assessor for the Society and College of Radiographers, involved in the accreditation and approval of Advanced Practitioner applications.

Peter originally trained as a radiographer in Liverpool, and started work at Birkenhead General Hospital before moving to Kings Lynn General Hospital. Whilst there he was on the Planning Committee for the new hospital, the Queen Elizabeth. Peter then moved on to Leighton Hospital Crewe, now the Mid Cheshire NHS trust, where he worked in plain film, angiography, MRI and CT. Whilst there, Peter was the Health & Safety Rep as well as the Agenda for Change Rep, ensuring radiographers roles were graded correctly. He has been a member of the North West Regional Committee, and for many years was the lead for the North West Delegation for the SoR Annual Delegates Conference. Peter has remained active within the SoR, including becoming a Benevolent Fund Trustee. He retired from radiography for the 1st time in 2012 and went back 2.5 days per week, participating in the out of hours CT service. Retiring again in 2015, Peter went back for 2 days per week undertaking general radiography at Northwich Victoria Hospital. Now retired completely he enjoys leisure time as a volunteer at the local theatre and as a steward at Crewe Alexandra FC, interspersed with periods of babysitting his three granddaughters, and now with a grandson on the way.

Originally trained as a Chemical Engineer at Cambridge University, he spent 20 years in BP as an engineer in research, projects, operations and safety. He then received a Master in Finance degree from London Business School, and transferred to BP corporate finance, where he specialised in project valuation, equity markets, and financial risk management. Since retiring from BP in 2017, he has lectured on corporate finance, risk management and strategy at Cambridge University, London Business School and City University. Philip has no radiographic experience. He focusses on financial aspects of the benevolent fund and its investment policies, and also adds a diverse input into general trust matters. In 2021 Philip successfully completed a solo swim of the English Channel to raise money for charity.

Scott qualified as a diagnostic radiographer with first class honours from the University of Suffolk in 2022. His first post was with NHS Highland at Raigmore hospital in Inverness during which time he was appointed as a trustee to the Benevolent Fund. As a final year student Scott successfully applied for a CoRIPS award investigating what the public see when reviewing radiographic images. Whilst working in his first post, Scott undertook a Post-graduate qualification in clinical pedagogy and was also appointed as a practice educator working with student radiographers and undertaking assessments and development activities. He subsequently joined the Open University as a Staff Tutor in Health and Social Care and published his undergraduate dissertation in a radiography journal. In 2023, Scott was appointed as a Clinical Educator at the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust based at the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven and is responsible for all aspects of education in the radiography department, including post-graduate qualifications for qualified staff. He maintains his clinical competency by undertaking regular clinical work throughout the West of Cumbria. Scott occasionally provides guest lectures at Coventry University and enjoys research and audit activities as well as his education role.

Sheila qualified as a therapeutic radiographer in 1978 and worked at University College London. She took a career break between 1981 – 1999 to raise her children and working in special needs education. Returning to the profession in 1999 Sheila has undertaken various therapeutic radiography roles at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation trust. Her current role is the SRS Lead Radiographer. Since her return to the profession she has been very involved with the SCoR as a Past President (2015-2016) and served on UK council for 7 years, and Trustee of the College Board of Trustees for 5 years. Sheila has also been a member and chair of the radiotherapy Advisory Group for a number of years and chair of the Radiotherapy Board Sheila has always shown passion and commitment to the London Regional Committee having been a member since 2002 and is the current chair. She is also a member of the BIR Oncology and Radiotherapy SIG In 2022 Sheila gained her master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice radiotherapy and Oncology and hopes to publish her research in Radiography in the coming year She continues to be an active enthusiastic member of the SCoR and has been a union rep since 2003 supporting members in the work place. She also has experience of trustee work outside the profession and has served as a trustee of FACT for 5 years and with CBoT.