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Imaging Journeys - MedTech

Imaging Journeys - MedTech

Written by: Aidan Pearce
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This podcast dives deep into the real stories and lessons from trailblazers shaping healthcare technology, exploring the personal journeys, innovations, and candid insights that are driving transformation across the NHS and beyond.

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  • Bob Childe: Insights from 36 Years in NHS Health Tech

    Bob Childe: Insights from 36 Years in NHS Health Tech
    Nov 27 2025

    Veteran digital imaging leader Bob Childe (Philips, Soliton IT, AXREM) shares hard won lessons from leading NHS digital transformation. From the transition from film to digital in NHS trusts under NPfIT, to the ongoing challenges around procurement, leadership, and AI adoption, Bob offers unmatched insider insights.

    Key takeaways:

    • How every English NHS trust went fully digital in three years under NPfIT​
    • Why the Richards Report's imaging networks stalled despite top-level approval
    • Persistent organisational silos hindering trust collaboration and slowing progress
    • Leadership lessons like respect everyone, from cleaner to director
    • What to look for when hiring and nurturing health tech talent​
    • Bold ideas for central NHS delivery teams to streamline tech rollout.

    Bob shares his journey from credit control and local sports clubs to leading digital change, the risks of inaction, and the advice he would give his younger self. This episode is essential listening for NHS radiology managers, health tech suppliers, procurement professionals and AI innovators seeking to understand why progress is slow and what can break the cycle. ​
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    57 mins
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