National Conference for Radiology Managers (NCRM)

NCRM 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

NCRM 2025

Date to be confirmed

Location to be confirmed but very likely the conference will take place at thePullman Hotel, St Pancras, London

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
    Watch here

  • Apprenticeships – what do they offer for Radiography?
    Kerry Mills, National Clinical Advisor – Imaging, Health Education England
    Watch here

  • 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
    Watch here

  • 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
    Watch here

  • 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
    Watch here

  • 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
    Watch here

  • 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
    Watch here

  •  Retention – Securing the workforce
    Laura Flatman, Retention Lead People Directorate NHS England & NHS Improvement 
    Watch here

• 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