NCRL is a collaboration between the SoR and Philips Healthcare UK. Since its launch in 2011 the conference has grown from strength to strength and now established as the flagship event for radiology managers The conference held annually in May attracts more than 200 delegates from across the UK. The exhibitors and networking opportunities form a key part of the programme .
The programme is determined each year by a steering committee with representation from Philips, SoR Professional team and radiology service managers
Please do let us know if there are topics you would like to see on a future programme
NCRL 2025
The theme for this year's event is People-Centred Innovation: Transforming Care through Collaboration. Join us as we explore how radiology leaders can harness the power of collaboration to drive innovation, improve patient care, and shape the future of our services.
Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
Time: 08:45 - 18:00
Location: Pullman Hotel, St Pancras, London
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Previous conference reports and presentations
NCRM 2022 | Better Futures Moving forward together
If you missed last year's hybrid conference then not to worry! We have the whole conference available on demand thank you to the Phillips website.
Click here to view the conference's complete programe.
All speakers were recorded and have been separated into individual topics. See the list below of available talks and select which one you'd like to view by clicking on the link.
Opening Keynote: Imaging services - Progress in achieving the Richards vision
Dr Sam Hare, National Specialty Adviser for Imaging, NHS England & Improvement
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Apprenticeships – what do they offer for Radiography?
Kerry Mills, National Clinical Advisor – Imaging, Health Education England
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Supporting Success: Maximising the contribution of the support workforce in radiology
Penny Owens, Consultant in Medical Imaging and Allied Health Professions Sue Johnson, Professional Officer, SCoR
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Virtual Support and Supervision Systems - How technology can support you.
Kim Robertson, Head of Imaging Services Transformation, NHS England & NHS Improvement
Philip Gregory, Practice Educator for Imaging, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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Advancing Clinical Practice - Panel discussion
Dr Steve Kennish, Consultant Radiologist, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Emma Rose, Vascular Access ACP, Great Ormand Street Hospital
Sarah Martyn, Consultant Sonographer, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Liz van Ingen, Advanced CT Practitioner Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Chrissie Eade, Consultant Radiographer, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
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Spotlight on the devolved nations
Anne-Marie Ross, Network Imaging Manager, Scottish Clinical Imaging Network (SCIN),
Cora Regan, Professional Imaging Lead at the DoH NI,
Dr Sarah Bant, Head of Healthcare Science Transformation, Health Education and Improvement
Chris Kalinka, Programme Manager NHS Wales Health Collaborative
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Addressing the Impact of COVID 19 on staff health and wellbeing
Yvonne Damanhuri, Screening & Immunisation Co-ordinator, NHSE/I London Region
Dr Sadie Sayed, Director of the HOTT Programme's Simulation Stream, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust,
Fazeela Chharawala, Operational Director, Imperial HOTT (Helping our Teams Transform) programme
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Retention – Securing the workforce
Laura Flatman, Retention Lead People Directorate NHS England & NHS Improvement
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NCRM 2021 | Celebrating Leadership
Not to worry if you missed the Celebtating Leadership conference, we have the presentations available on demand thanks to Phillips website.
- Diagnostics - next steps
: Review of the key elements of 'Diagnostics : Recovery & Renewal'
Discussion of progress towards implementation with emphasis on community diagnostic hubs
Professor Sir Mike Richards
Chair, Clinical Advisory Group on Diagnostics, NHS England & NHS Improvement
Mr Richard Evans
NCRM Chair & CEO, The Society of Radiographers
Mr Neil Mesher
CEO Philips UK&I, Business Leader Precision Diagnostics Europe - Philips
- The Richards Report: planning future imaging services & practical implications
:The Richards Report: planning future imaging services & practical implications
Dr Sam Hare
National Specialty Adviser Imaging, NHS England
Professor Sir Mike Richards
Chair, Clinical Advisory Group on Diagnostics, NHS England & NHS Improvement
Mr Richard Evans
NCRM Chair & CEO, The Society of Radiographers
Gill Holroyd
Clinical Collaboration Lead, Cheshire and Merseyside Radiology Imaging Network
Simone Towie
Group Head of Imaging, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Through the glass ceiling
The theme is “Through the Glass Ceiling” and is an illustration of opportunity for our profession to lead across boundaries rather than in the more traditional roles generally open to us within leadership & Management...
Penny Owens
Specialist Advisor, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Kim Robertson
Head of Imaging Services Transformation, NHS England & NHS Improvement
Lizzie Ladd
Head of Imaging, South West NHS England & Improvement & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Karen Prosser
Director of Commercial Development, Strategy and Partnerships urrently seconded in as Programme. Director to Somerset Covid Vaccination Programme
- Leadership: The next generation
A panel of student leaders, including ‘150leaders’ 2020 cohort, joined by SCoR Student support officer and ‘150leaders’ alumna Nichola Jamison, share lessons and experiences of leadership through what has been an incredibly challenging year for UK radiography students. During the session we will discuss concepts of leadership, and our positive reflections on the past year.
Ismat Khan
Student Diagnostic Radiographer, University of Cumbria
Elise Woodbridge-Colella
Student Therapeutic Radiographer, University of Hertfordshire
Nichola Jamieson
Students and New Professionals Officer, The Society of Radiographers
Ben Potts
Student Diagnostic Radiographer, Birmingham City University
- Valuing Diversity
Stuart Palma
National Head of Allied Health Professions (Professional & Systems Leadership), NHS Engalnd & NHS Improvement
Claire Donaldson
President Elect - The Society of Radiographers Angus
Shareen Pavaday
Senior Policy and Evidence Lead – Equality and Inclusion, NHS England and NHS Improvement
- Closing Keynote Session
Beverley Harden
Allied Health Professions Lead, Health Education England
Richard Evans
NCRM Chair & CEO, Society College of Radiographers
