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Directorate Information
The directorate provides a wide range of routine tests, such as x-rays, CT (computer tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and ultrasound, amongst others. We also provide a range of specialist investigations and procedures. We work from four sites:-
- Bradford Royal Infirmary
- St Luke's Hospital
- Shipley Hospital
- Highfields Medical Centre (ultrasound only)
We also provide a service to Nations Healthcare at Eccleshill Treatment Centre.
All examinations are carried out by qualified, state registered staff. After each examination one of our radiologists will provide an indepth report to the GP or consultant who asked for the examination.
We have modern, high specification equipment including three state of the art CT scanners and two MRI scanners. We have recently installed a multi-function C-arm fluoroscopy room (for realtime x-ray imaging) and will replace our interventional suite by the end of 07/08. We currently provide PET/CT to patients via a visiting mobile service. This is a new test for patients who have (or are suspected of having) cancer. We are one of the first centres in Yorkshire to provide this. Previously, patients travelled as far as London for these scans.
The directorate carries out in excess of 200,000 examinations every year and waiting lists for the majority of procedures are less than six weeks.
The directorate will soon finalise the installation of a multi-million pound Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), commonly called a digital x-ray system. No longer will x-rays be lost and should you be referred to another hospital we will be able to send them your digital x-rays.
The directorate has close links with training institutions in Leeds and Bradford which assists in recruitment of new starters and in the continuing professional development of existing staff members.
Accessing our Services
Clinical facilities are located at both the Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) and St Luke's Hospital. “Walk in” access to GP-referred patients is provided from St Luke's and Shipley radiology departments. The majority of in-patient tests are performed at BRI. Community based ultrasound imaging is offered at Highfield Medical Centre.
Services We Provide
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Provides a full range of diagnostic examinations and minimally invasive investigations and treatments. |
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Vascular studies including cardiac catheterisation (in which blood vessels are cannulated and strictures and defects identified using specialist X-ray techniques). |
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Provides a range of physiological measurement services and specialist engineering support. Acceptance testing, quality assurance and co-ordination of the capital replacement programme also falls within the remit of medical physics |
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Provides specialist safety advice to the foundation trust, other NHS Trusts and organisations outside the NHS. |
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Management Team
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Clinical Director |
Dr J Barber |
01274 364321 |
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General Manager |
Doranne Beresford |
01274 382256 |
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Deputy Clinical Director |
Dr C Groves |
01274 364124 |
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Lead Supt Radiographer |
Mr Nigel Lewis |
01274 362774 |
