The programme
08:30
Registration & Networking
Registration & Networking
09:30
Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)
Mr Chris Sleight MSc BSc FIBMS
Chief Officer
Greater Manchester Diagnostics Network
Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)
09:40
Keynote Presentation - Role of NHS England to support the Community Diagnostic Programme, innovation and workforce initiatives across Imaging service in the NHS (Confirmed)
Sheila Black
Head of the Community Diagnostic Centre programme (National Team)
NHS England
The role of the national Community Diagnostic Centre programme to support imaging services across the NHS.
10:00
Morning Panel Debate - Addressing the Workforce Crisis in NHS Imaging – Recruitment, Retention, and New Models of Care
Dr Tracy O’Regan
Professional officer clinical imaging and research
The Society & College of Radiographers
Dr Tahreema N Matin
Associate Medical Director & Consultant Radiologist
Workforce, Training & Education Directorate, NHS England
Lukasz Zielinski
National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow / Radiology Registrar
The Health Foundation / Barts Health
This panel will bring together leaders from NHS imaging, workforce strategy, and medical education to discuss solutions to the ongoing workforce crisis. Topics will include expanding training pipelines, international recruitment, improving staff retention, and exploring alternative workforce models such as advanced practice radiographers and teleradiology.
Panellists:
- Lukasz Zielinski - 2024 - 2025 National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow || Specialty Registrar Doctor in Clinical Radiology (Confirmed)
- Dr Tahreema Matin, Associate Medical Director, Consultant Academic Radiologist, Workforce, Training & Education Directorate, NHS England (Confirmed)
- Dr Tracy O'Regan, Professional Officer Clinical Imaging and Research, The Society and College of Radiographers (Confirmed)
10:50
Morning Break & Networking
Morning Break & Networking
11:50
Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)
Mr Chris Sleight MSc BSc FIBMS
Chief Officer
Greater Manchester Diagnostics Network
Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)
12:35
Fireside Interview - Beyond the Image: Leadership, Legacy & Equity in Radiology (Confirmed)
Amaka C OFFIAH
Professor of Paediatric Musculoskeletal Imaging & Honorary Consultant Paediatric Radiologist
University of Sheffield & Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
In this inspiring fireside interview, we sit down with Amaka Offiah a pioneering paediatric radiologist, academic, and trailblazer for equality in medicine. With a career spanning over 17 years in the NHS and over 230 research publications, she brings unique insight into the intersection of clinical excellence, research innovation, and the urgent need for greater representation in healthcare leadership.
The conversation will explore her groundbreaking work in paediatric imaging, particularly in skeletal dysplasias and child protection, as well as her efforts to harness AI in diagnostic radiology. We’ll also delve into her passion for mentorship and her national leadership in advancing racial and gender equity in academia and medicine.
12:55
Case Study - Bridgehead Software
Case Study - Bridgehead Software
14:00
Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)
Mr Chris Sleight MSc BSc FIBMS
Chief Officer
Greater Manchester Diagnostics Network
Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)
14:05
Keynote Presentation - Improving Access to Community Diagnostic (Confirmed)
Michael Hindle
Clinical Manager of Diagnostics
FCMS (NW) Ltd
A discussion on our model of how we have improved secondary care access to our community diagnostic results aimed at reducing the need for duplicate diagnostics.
14:25
Keynote Presentation - Dr. Sarim Ather - Consultant Radiologist and the Radiology AI Lead at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Executive Committee Member of the Royal College of Radiologists (Provisionally Confirmed)
AI in Action: A Conversation with Dr. Sarim Ather on the Future of Radiology
Join us for an engaging interview with Dr. Sarim Ather, Consultant Radiologist and Radiology AI Lead at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. In this session, Dr. Ather will share his insights on the real-world adoption of artificial intelligence in radiology, from clinical integration to workforce impact and ethical considerations.
Dr. Ather offers a unique perspective on how AI is reshaping medical imaging, improving diagnostic accuracy, and enhancing clinician training. This session is ideal for healthcare professionals, decision-makers, and innovators looking to better understand the challenges and opportunities of embedding AI into radiology workflows.
15:05
Keynote Presentation - Radiology at a Crossroads: Lessons Learned and Visions for the Future (Confirmed)
Dr Tahreema N Matin
Associate Medical Director & Consultant Radiologist
Workforce, Training & Education Directorate, NHS England
As radiology stands on the threshold of transformative change, Dr. Tahreema Matin draws on a distinguished career at the intersection of clinical practice, education, leadership, and innovation.
In this reflective and forward-looking session, Dr. Matin will share key insights from her professional journey and explore with attendees how the specialty must evolve in response to emerging technologies, changing patient needs, workforce challenges, and system-wide reforms.
Attendees will gain valuable shared perspectives on leadership, adaptability, lifelong learning, and the vital role of radiologists in shaping the future of healthcare. This is an essential session for those seeking to navigate their own careers with purpose and resilience in a rapidly evolving field.
15:25
Radiology Reimagined: The Future of Imaging in the NHS Panel Discussion
Lukasz Zielinski
National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow / Radiology Registrar
The Health Foundation / Barts Health
As technology accelerates at an unprecedented pace, NHS radiology and imaging services stand on the brink of transformative change. This panel will explore the art of the possible: from AI-powered diagnostics and advanced imaging techniques to integrated data ecosystems and patient-centred innovation. Leading experts will discuss how new technologies can improve accuracy, speed, and equity in care delivery — and what it will take to turn promising prototypes into everyday practice. Join us to envision a future where imaging is smarter, faster, and more accessible for all.
Panellists:
- Lukasz Zielinski - 2024 - 2025 National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow || Specialty Registrar Doctor in Clinical Radiology (Confirmed)
- Dr. Sarim Ather - Consultant Radiologist and the Radiology AI Lead at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Executive Committee Member of the Royal College of Radiologists (Provisionally Confirmed)
