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Imaging as a Career

Imaging as a Career

Written by: London Imaging Academy
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What’s it really like to work in diagnostic imaging, and how do you get started?


From ultrasound to MRI, this podcast series offers insights into the real-life careers of professionals across the NHS imaging workforce.


Join Dr Tina Mistry, Consultant Radiologist at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London, and Director of the London Imaging Academy learning platform, as she converses with a range of imaging professionals – from clinical academics to forensic radiographers.


Each episode features a candid conversation with someone working in a specialist imaging role. They share their career journeys, day-to-day realities, insights on technological advances and personal reflections.


Whether you’re exploring future career options, a career change, training in healthcare, or already working in imaging and curious about where your path could lead, Imaging as a Career offers inspiring stories and practical insights from the people who know it best.

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Episodes
  • Episode 9: Leadership
    Feb 17 2026

    In this episode, Tina is joined by our very own Phil Gregory, Clinical Director of the London Imaging Academy and Imaging Academy Lead for North West London. Phil shares his journey from clinical radiography into senior leadership, education and service transformation.


    The conversation explores what leadership looks like in practice within imaging, including developing advanced and extended roles for radiographers, leading innovation across complex systems, and using evidence, curiosity and kindness to drive positive change.


    Phil offers honest insights into the realities of leadership, including managing pressure and measuring impact, alongside practical advice for imaging professionals interested in leadership roles in the NHS.


    Please note the following abbreviations are used in this episode:


    • MSK = musculoskeletal
    • MR = MRI (magnetic resonance imaging - a type of scan)

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    29 mins
  • Episode 8: Paediatric imaging
    Feb 3 2026

    In this episode, Tina is joined by Fern Sahidjuan, Lead Practice Educator for Paediatric Radiography at Great Ormond Street Hospital and North Central London, and Dr Charlie Booth, a trainee paediatric radiologist working at Great Ormond Street, and part of our London Imaging Academy team.


    Fern and Charlie explore what sets paediatric imaging apart from adult practice, including adapting techniques for children, managing movement and anxiety, and working closely with families. The conversation highlights the balance between safety and image quality, the emotional realities of imaging unwell children, and the collaborative nature of paediatric imaging teams.


    This episode offers a thoughtful introduction to paediatric radiography, as Charlie and Fern share their insights into the skills, mindset and unique rewards involved in caring for children through imaging.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 7: Forensic radiography
    Jan 20 2026

    In this episode, Tina speaks with Keiran Kelly, Post Mortem CT Lead Radiographer at the East London Forensic Centre. Together, they explore the world of forensic radiography and the growing role of post-mortem CT in coronial and forensic death investigation.


    Keiran explains what post-mortem CT involves, how it differs from clinical imaging, and how imaging can help establish cause of death while reducing the need for invasive post-mortems.


    The conversation offers honest insights into the challenges, rewards and misconceptions around forensic imaging, alongside practical advice for imaging professionals and students interested in this unique but rewarding career path.


    Please note that this episode includes discussion of post-mortem imaging and other sensitive content related to people who have died.

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    21 mins
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