Dr Siân Curtis - Consultant
Clinical Scientist /Head of MRI and
Ultrasound Physics Services
As Head of MRI and Ultrasound Physics Services I'm responsible
for leading and managing a service that provides scientific support
and safety advice to clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and
ultrasound services within the Trust, external Trusts in the
Southwest region and regional NHS screening services.
I'm also Chair of the Diagnostics & Therapies Divisional
Research & Innovation Group (D&T RIG) which provides
support for research and innovation (R&I) within the Division,
working closely with the Trust R&I department.
Networking with other professionals enables me to keep up to
date with and contribute to the current scientific, technological
and safety developments in the field. I'm a corresponding
member of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine's
Magnetic Resonance Special Interest Group (IPEM MR SIG), Secretary
of the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) and the BMUS
representative on the IPEM Ultrasound and Non-Ionising Radiation
SIG (IPEM UNIR SIG).
I love that each day in my job can be different, bringing with
it both opportunities and challenges!
Areas of interest include: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI),
Ultrasound, teaching/training, research and innovation.
Mr Jonathon Delve - Clinical
Scientist
The majority of my role is split between UHBW and North Bristol
NHS Trusts, supporting the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
service, and also external centres for whom BIRCH provides MRI
safety expertise. Much of the remainder is spent on the computing
hardware and code base which enables our routine work. This results
in a varied schedule and interaction with a wide range of other
clinical services and professionals, translating and liaising
between specialist groups and swiftly familiarising oneself with
previously unmet facets of healthcare and science.
Areas of interest include: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and
Ultrasound (US equipment, scientific and data analysis support
for clinicians, research and development (evaluating novel
technologies, translating research into clinical practice) and
teaching/training (Modernising Scientific Careers trainees/FRCR
trainees/Medical Physics run training courses)
Dr Holly Elbert - Clinical
Scientist
I joined BIRCH as a
clinical scientist in September 2019 after a two year training
placement in the department as part of the Scientist Training
Programme. I'm primarily involved in supporting MRI and Ultrasound
imaging along with the rest of BIRCH. My role covers a range of
activities including quality assurance testing of equipment,
optimising images for different applications, advising on MRI and
Ultrasound safety, and providing support for new and advanced
techniques such as functional MRI. Alongside this, I provide
teaching in the physics aspects of MRI and Ultrasound to other
staff groups, and help to train new healthcare scientists in
Medical Physics. I am also a departmental wellbeing advocate.
Areas of interest
include: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound (US
equipment, scientific and data analysis support for
clinicians, research and development (evaluating novel
technologies, translating research into clinical practice) and
teaching/training (Modernising Scientific Careers trainees/FRCR
trainees/Medical Physics run training courses)
Mr Cameron
Ingham - Healthcare Scientist
I joined
BIRCH in December 2022 from University Hospitals Dorset. As part of
my development, I hope to shortly complete the AHCS STP Equivalence
scheme enabling my formal registration as a Clinical Scientist.
Along with my colleagues in BIRCH, I support MRI and Ultrasound
imaging services across UHBW and our neighbouring Trusts. This
includes regular quality assurance testing, as well as projects and
research to support the translation of innovations to service
quality improvements for our patients. Having gained certification
under the IPEM MRSE Certificate of Competence, my role also
involves regular collaboration with colleagues to support the safe
use of MRI at the Trust, including documentation, and the screening
of implants. Finally, I support the department's training
commitments, to improve understanding of MRI and Ultrasound Physics
among UHBW staff groups and STP trainees.
Areas of interest
include:
Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound (US equipment, scientific and data
analysis support for clinicians), research and development
(evaluating novel technologies, translating research into clinical
practice) and teaching/training (Modernising Scientific Careers
trainees/FRCR trainees/Medical Physics run training
courses)
Sam
Stewart-Maggs - Trainee Clinical Scientist
Ms Shirin
Davies -Trainee Clinical
Scientist
