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
Dr David McKean
Clinical Lead for RadiologyDr David McKean is a Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. He is currently the Radiology Research Lead for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Director of the Stoke Mandeville Musculoskeletal & Spinal Radiology Fellowship, Radiology Lead for the National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC) MDT and has previously acted as Associate Medical Director for Research and Innovation.
Lisa Marie Jones
Head of NursingA Registered General Nurse and Non-Medical Prescriber with over 25-years’ experience in operating in the NHS and private healthcare settings. Lisa has a proven track record in transforming performance within healthcare organisations with a wealth of experience in participating in CQC and HMPPS inspections.
Lisa is a compassionate, formidable, and influential leader focused and driven to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered to patients. Lisa is passionate in delivering a culture of continuous learning, and providing educational opportunities to all healthcare professionals, enabling colleagues to reach their highest potential.
What we do
Trust
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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