Radiology
Radiology forms a critical part of the investigation and treatment of vast numbers of patients, with over 100,000 radiology examinations carried out across the UK each day. While the demand for Radiology services increases year on year, the latest Royal College of Radiologists workforce census data reports a current shortfall of 1,876 radiologists (33%) which is projected to rise to 3,331 (43%) by 2024
Clinical Leadership Team
Mr Al Windsor
Medical DirectorMr Windsor is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, recently retired from clinical practice. Over the course of his career, he has held consultant posts at St James University Hospital, Leeds (1997–1999), St Mark’s Hospital, London (1999–2006), University College Hospital London (2006–2018), and HCA Healthcare, Princess Grace Hospital (2018–2025).
His specialist clinical focus within the NHS was largely in the management of complex inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and its surgical complications. He served as Surgical Lead for the National Intestinal Failure Unit at St Mark’s Hospital and later as Surgical Lead for the Intestinal Failure Unit at UCLH, contributing significantly to the development of national and international IBD guidelines.
Mr Windsor’s work in the Intestinal Failure Unit also encompassed the management of complex and recurrent incisional hernias and abdominal wall defects. Through this, he developed a national and international reputation in abdominal wall reconstruction. He has been a board member of the British Hernia Society and co-chairs the highly successful Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Europe Conference, now in its tenth year.
Throughout his career, Mr Windsor has undertaken senior leadership roles across both the NHS and the private sector. He currently continues this work as Medical Director and Responsible Officer at OSD Private Hospital, Chief Medical Officer Europe for Telabio, a surgical device company, and Medical Director at 18 Week Support. Much of his leadership has focused on governance pathways, with a strong commitment to patient-centred and team-based approaches to surgery.
Mr Windsor has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and books, and remains a dedicated surgical researcher, trainer, and educator.
What we do
Working alongside your local clinicians, our team of expert Radiologists can help departments expand their capacity by providing additional weekend general outpatient radiology services. 18 Week Support currently specialise in providing additional diagnostic ultrasound or lists of image-guided day case interventional procedures. Additionally, our team are able to provide symptomatic breast clinics and are able to provide a one stop model subject to Trust requirements.
Our Results
For almost a decade, the NHS has partnered with 18 Week Support to reduce waiting times. We’re incredibly proud of the work we do and would love to share some of our case studies with you.
99.9%
Patients likely to recommend
99.9%
Patients satisfaction score
Testimonials
Governance
We have a robust clinical governance framework to continually support, improve and drive forward the highest standards of care for our patients and we work with our customers and partners to monitor experiences and outcomes. On those occasions when incidents, complaints or concerns arise around patient care we act swiftly, encouraging a culture of continuous learning.
Public Support for Insourcing
Here, we discuss the return to Payment by Results (PbR) with a focus on the Elective Recovery Fund (ERF), which signifies significant changes in UK healthcare funding for 2023-24.
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