Formal Radiography Research Mentoring (FoRRM)

• Name: Amy Hancock
• Title: Dr
• Location: Exeter, UK
• Current employer: University of Exeter
• Position: Senior Lecturer Medical Imaging (Therapeutic Radiographer)
• Qualifications: 
  • 2020 PhD Social Sciences – Sheffield Hallam University
  • 2018 Postgraduate Award in Mixed Methods for Health Research – University of Warwick
  • 2015 Qualitative Research Methods 1&2 (30 Credits) – Sheffield Hallam University
  • 2014 PgCert Ed: Teaching in Higher Education– Sheffield Hallam University
  • 2012 MSc (Merit) Radiotherapy & Oncology – Sheffield Hallam University
  • 2006 BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy & Oncology – Sheffield Hallam University
• Area(s) of Expertise in Radiography: Radiotherapy, Cancer experience, Compassion, Patient management, Living with and beyond cancer, Late effects, Patient and public involvement and engagement, Impact of technical development upon patients and services and Radiotherapy workforce development
• Areas of expertise in Research methods and methodologies: Qualitative research, mixed-methods and co-production
• Mentoring experience (formal or informal) and in what capacity was mentoring delivered: I have over ten years of supervisory experience for both BSc and MSc dissertation students and members of the radiotherapy team. I have successfully supported these individuals through the process of undertaking primary research, service evaluations and audits in conjunction with the Trust, local higher education institutions and external collaborators. We have worked together to obtain academic accreditation for their projects and dissemination of their findings through publication and presentation. I am currently supervising 1 PhD student. I also work as an NIHR mentor supporting mentees through their clinical research programmes and an NCRI mentor for patient representatives.
• What do you wish to achieve through your participation in this mentoring programme?: I was fortunate to be part of FoRRM2 and had a great mentor who really helped me to consolidate my skills and shape my career. I would therefore like to provide the same for my mentee.
• What are your expectations from your mentee in this programme?: To have a strong desire to develop their research skills, knowledge, and interests for the benefits of our patients and the profession. To commit appropriate time to the programme and the objectives we collectively set.

• Name: Benard Ohene-Botwe
• Title: Dr
• Location: London, UK
• Current employer: City, University of London
• Position: Senior Lecturer
• Qualifications: PhD in Radiation Protection; MSc in Radiography; Diploma in Radiography
• Area(s) of Expertise in Radiography: I am an experienced radiographer with over 14 years of experience and possess extensive clinical expertise in Conventional Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography, and Interventional Radiography. Currently, my area of research focuses on Computed Tomography.
• Areas of expertise in Research methods and methodologies: Quantitative
• Mentoring experience (formal or informal) and in what capacity was mentoring delivered: Mentoring was delivered in various capacities, encompassing roles as a personal tutor, career advisor, clinical supervisor, and clinical mentor. This mentoring has been both formal and informal in nature. Additionally, I have supervised more than 50 primary research projects, involving both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Furthermore, I have guided numerous students in developing research ideas and facilitating the publication of their research projects. With 10 years of experience in academia, my role in mentorship and support has been substantial and diverse.
• What do you wish to achieve through your participation in this mentoring programme?: I hope to share my wide knowledge, experiences, and ideas, particularly in research, with mentees through my participation in this mentoring scheme as a mentor. I want to help people achieve their goals while also encouraging their personal and professional development. Furthermore, I am looking forward to polishing my own mentoring and leadership skills, expanding my awareness of good mentorship practises, and positively contributing to the development of the future generation of radiography professionals.
• What are your expectations from your mentee in this programme?: I anticipate that my mentee will actively participate in the mentoring process in this mentoring scheme, displaying a dedication to their personal and professional development. I anticipate open and honest dialogue in which people express their aims, challenges, and aspirations. I anticipate that they will be open to advice, feedback, and suggestions, and that they will actively seek opportunities to learn and grow from our encounters. My mentee's proactive and dedicated approach will establish a mutually beneficial relationship, allowing us to effectively collaborate towards their success.

• Name: Desiree O’Leary
• Title: Dr
• Location:Keele, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire (during week) and also Bedfordshire/ Hertfordshire Border (Tea Green near Luton) on weekends.
• Current Employer:Keele University
• Position: Director of Education (Allied Health Professions)
• Qualifications (professional and/or academic and field of study):
  • PhD (Medicine): Optimisation of Mammography Examinations
  • MSc (RNI): Nuclear medicine MBA Radiography (Diagnostic)
• Area(s) of Expertise in Radiography: Mammography, Nuclear Medicine including PET, all areas of education, crossdiscipline (including acupuncture, physiotherapy, paramedical science, computer science and radiotherapy), any areas of radiography physics/ science.
• Areas of expertise in Research methods and methodologies: All areas – I have supervised all methods from purely quantitative through purely qualitative, mixed methods and systematic review/ meta-analyses.
• Mentoring experience (formal or informal) and in what capacity was mentoring delivered: I have been a FoRRM mentor for 3 years and have mentored diverse projects: ultrasound, mammography and leadership with diverse methods: service development, systematic review and audit/survey.
  • PhD – 5 completions. Currently I have 2 PhD students at varying stages from just starting to near completion – variety of methods and subjects.
    I am a Prof Doc mentor/ module leader in Advanced Leadership and Management (Medical and Para-medical).
  • MSc – 7 completions in diverse areas of study from trauma to mammography.
    Clinical supervision, colleague mentorship for academic progression and student mentorship (all years UG + PG)
• What do you wish to achieve through your participation in this mentoring programme?: I love research and if I can help any novice researchers in any way that I can – I will! I gain great satisfaction from seeing projects emerge and grow.
• What are your expectations from your mentee in this programme?: To grow and learn, and to become a researcher who will then go on to inspire others! To engage fully with the process and to enjoy the process.
• Extracurricular activities/hobbies: Apart from work, work and more work, I sail when I can. I have a dog whom I adore and love to walk with. I wish eating was not a hobby of mine – but there you have it!

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• Name: Iain MacDonald
• Title: Dr
• Location: North West England
• Current employer: Department of Medical Imaging Science, University of Cumbria, Carlisle
• Position: Senior Lecturer, Programme Director MSc Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, University of Derby. MSc Medical Imaging, PhD in Technology enhanced learning, Lancaster University. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). HCPC registered diagnostic radiographer
• Area(s) of Expertise in Radiography: Magnetic resonance imaging
• Areas of expertise in Research methods and methodologies: Experience of both qualitative and quantitative research.
• Mentoring experience (formal or informal) and in what capacity was mentoring delivered: I supervise and mark MSc dissertations. I am a personal tutor to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• What do you wish to achieve through your participation in this mentoring programme?: I want to be able to pass on my experience of my own research journey and of supervising both undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation students. By supporting talented and keen radiographers the whole profession will benefit by an increasing research focus.
• What are your expectations from your mentee in this programme?: I would like them to have some ideas about what areas they are interested to explore, even if they are not fully honed. They must be eager to learn, open to advice and be prepared to be proactive and communicate well with all involved with their research.

• Name: Ian Simcock
• Title: Dr
• Location: London, UK
• Current employer: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
• Position: Clinical academic diagnostic radiographer
• Qualifications: 
  • Doctor of Philosophy – UCL/Institute of Child Health (2021)
  • MSc. (Hons) Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences–Uni of Hertfordshire–Distinction (2010)
  • BSc. (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography-Uni of Keele-2:1 (1996)
  • Diagnostic radiography, post-mortem imaging, micro-CT, research, publications, dissemination and grant applications.
• Area(s) of Expertise in Radiography: MRI, CT, micro-CT, post-mortem imaging, research, grant applications
• Areas of expertise in Research methods and methodologies: Qualitative
• Mentoring experience (formal or informal) and in what capacity was mentoring delivered: Currently mentor 2 x diagnostic radiographers through their NIHR pre-doctoral grants submissions and awards.
• What do you wish to achieve through your participation in this mentoring programme?: As both a mentee and a mentor on the NIHR’s mentorship scheme, I have seen what can be achieved through engaging with an external mentor and targeting a specific goal. I have found it both rewarding and enjoyable mentoring two previous diagnostic radiographers successfully to an NIHR pre-doctoral award and am now mentoring them towards an NIHR doctoral award. Through being a mentor I also benefit by developing further my own leadership/mentorship skills, and by exposure to a wider variety of individuals/areas of interest. This will ensure that I further develop my ability to spot opportunities, target goals, and tackle specific areas of interest that can progress both the mentee and the profession through greater engagement.
• What are your expectations from your mentee in this programme?: I expect the mentee to take the initiative to set up the meetings, to identify their specific issues, as well as possible methods of achieving these goals. Problem solving and identifying opportunities to overcome these obstacles are best achieved through a team approach by the mentor–mentee. Therefore, being able to not only identify these potential prospects but also to be open-minded to different approaches to succeed, have an ability to push themselves, and a can-do attitude are extremely helpful when maximising the mentee’s potential. I look forward to working with mentees who are ready to succeed!

• Name: Julie Woodley
• Title: Dr
• Location: Bristol, UK
• Current employer: University of the West of England
• Position: Senior lecturer
• Qualifications: 
  • 2005–12, UWE, PhD Ethical decision Making within multidisciplinary teams
  • 1993–1995, University of Liverpool, MSc in Healthcare Ethics and Medical Law
  • 91–92, University of Central England, Teachers Diploma of the College of Radiographers
  • Oct 91, University of California, ARRT Accreditation
  • Oct 91, University of California, Radiologic Technology
  • 1989–1991, Birmingham School of Radiography, Higher Diploma of the College of Radiographers
  • 1988–1989, North Warks. College of Technology and Art
  • 1981-1985, Hammersmith Hospital London, Diploma of the College of Radiographers
• Area(s) of Expertise in Radiography: Trauma Radiography
• Areas of expertise in Research methods and methodologies: Qualitative, mixed methods, systematic reviews, web reviews, research ethics
• Mentoring experience (formal or informal) and in what capacity was mentoring delivered: Mentoring of new academic staff, Mentor for Women in research scheme, Masters and PhD supervision.
• What do you wish to achieve through your participation in this mentoring programme?: To help expand the pool of radiographer researchers, share my skills and expertise and be someone who is patient and approachable so that people enjoy their research journey.
• What are your expectations from your mentee in this programme?: To be enthusiastic and willing to learn.

• Name: Olanrewaju Lawal
• Title: Dr
• Location: West Midlands
• Current employer: Birmingham City University
• Position: Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography
• Qualifications: BSc (Hons), PGCert, MSc, PhD, FHEA
• Area(s) of Expertise in Radiography: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Areas of expertise in Research methods and methodologies: Qualitative, mixed methods, systematic review
• Mentoring experience (formal or informal) and in what capacity was mentoring delivered: I have mentored in multiple capacities. As a personal tutor, I provide academic and career guidance to students. I support them in addressing personal challenges to help them achieve their academic goals. I am a clinical supervisor. I support students while on clinical placement. I also supervise postgraduate research students’ projects and provide support and guidance with the research design, data collection, and analysis.
• What do you wish to achieve through your participation in this mentoring programme?: Many senior colleagues have helped me through my career to reach the stage I am currently at, and I still get support from them. I want to share my experience with early researchers to help them develop their skills. This will contribute to the advancement of radiography as these new talents will bring fresh and innovative ideas to our profession. 
• What are your expectations from your mentee in this programme?: I want to support a mentee who is eager to learn, willing to implement feedback and has a strong work ethic. 

• Name: Paul Lockwood
• Title: Dr
• Location: Canterbury, Kent
• Current employer: Canterbury Christ Church University
• Position: Reader in Diagnostic Radiography (Principal lecturer)
• Qualifications: 
  PhD by Publication     
  Fellow of the College of Radiographers (FCR)   
  Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
  MSc Clinical Reporting     
  Postgraduate Certificate Learning and Teaching (HE)   
  Postgraduate CT Head Reporting     
  BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
   
• Area(s) of Expertise in Radiography: 
  X-ray
  CT
  Ultrasound
  Fluoroscopy
  Radiographer reporting
  Enhanced and Advanced practice roles 
  Workforce development and education
  Clinical service evaluation/audit
  But depending on the research project happy to have a go at any area in radiography
   
• Areas of expertise in Research methods and methodologies: Qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, systematic/narrative/scoping literature review, surveys, focus groups, dose experiments, image interpretation studies.
• Mentoring experience (formal or informal) and in what capacity was mentoring delivered:  Personal tutor, career advisor, clinical supervisor, clinical mentor, Batchelors and Master’s research project / dissertation supervisor, academic staff early career research mentor
• What do you wish to achieve through your participation in this mentoring programme?: Networking, collaboration, and assistance to early careers researchers
• What are your expectations from your mentee in this scheme? Hopefully guidance on research careers and a project (ranging from research design, research proposals, research protocols, grant applications, ethics forms, dissemination of findings at conferences in talks or posters, submission through peer-review process to professional journals, and engaging in reviewer feedback, engaging stakeholders for impact, etc)

• Name: Pauline Humphrey
• Title: Dr
• Location: Bristol, UK
• Current employer: Bristol Cancer Institute, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and University of the West of England
• Position: Consultant therapeutic radiographer (UHBW) and Research associate (UWE)
• Qualifications: DCR(T); MSc Radiography; PhD; qualitative research; patient experiences; brachytherapy for cervical cancer
• Area(s) of Expertise in Radiography: Radiotherapy; brachytherapy; ultrasound in radiotherapy
• Areas of expertise in Research methods and methodologies: Systematic review; qualitative methods; mixed methods; consensus methods (NGT)
• Mentoring experience (formal or informal) and in what capacity was mentoring delivered: 
  • Informal mentoring to work colleagues interested in research
  • Informal mentoring to one PhD student
  • Formal mentoring to one PhD student
  • Formal MSc dissertation supervision (UWE students)
  • Clinical supervisor to nursing and radiography staff
  • Experience of being a mentee during NIHR clinical doctoral research fellowship (4 years)
• What do you wish to achieve through your participation in this mentoring programme?: I hope to increase my experience and confidence in mentoring colleagues in research, and to be able to pass on some of my experience and enthusiasm to encourage others to get involved in research. I hope this will help me to continue learning and developing my own research knowledge and skills.
• What are your expectations from your mentee in this programme?: To share their hopes and ambitions with me, and not to expect me to know everything about research!

• Name: Robert Meertens
• Title: Dr
• Location: Exeter
• Current employer: University of Exeter
• Position: Senior Lecturer (Medical Imaging)
  Director of Business Engagement and Innovation (Dept. of Health and Care Professions)
• Qualifications: PhD (Medical Studies)
  MSci (Health Services Research)
  BSc (Medical Radiations Technology)
• Area(s) of Expertise in Radiography: I have research expertise predominately in artificial intelligence, bone health diagnostics, CT, DXA, and other applications of general radiography (including dose and image quality studies).
  I have also carried out educationally focussed research around simulation and peer support in education.
• Areas of expertise in Research methods and methodologies: Wide ranging experience including quantitative methods, qualitative, systematic and scoping reviews.
• Mentoring experience (formal or informal) and in what capacity was mentoring delivered: I have mentored new academic staff formally, have supervised five PhD/MSc students, and am an experienced personal tutor with over 10 years of experience.
• What do you wish to achieve through your participation in this mentoring programme?: I would like to pay back the support that was crucial to my development over the years. I am passionate about establishing more research in the radiography profession and would like to help someone reach a position where they can contribute in a valuable and sustainable way towards the future of the profession.
• What are your expectations from your mentee in this programme?: I would mainly expect the mentee to be engaged throughout the process, and to be open and transparent when things are either challenging or going well.

• Name:Ruth Strudwick
• Title: Prof
• Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, East Anglia.
• Current Employer: University of Suffolk, Ipswich.
• Position: Head of AHP
• Qualifications:DProf MSc BSc(Hons) CTCert PGCE
• Area(s) of Expertise in Radiography: Diagnostic radiography, general radiography, practice education, education, interprofessional learning, professional culture, values-based-practice and patient care
• Areas of expertise in Research methods and methodologies: Qualitative research, ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, participant observation, action research, interviews, focus groups
• Mentoring experience (formal or informal) and in what capacity was mentoring delivered:PhD, DProf, masters supervision Personal tutor Clinical supervisor and mentor Mentor
• What do you wish to achieve through your participation in this mentoring programme?:Learn more about myself and others, develop better mentorship and leadership skills, work with and learn from others.
• What are your expectations from your mentee in this programme?:Good communication skills, open to learn, collaboration and learning together.

• Name: Stuart Mackay
• Title: Dr
• Location: Liverpool
• Current employer: University of Liverpool
• Position:Professional Lead Diagnostic Radiography
• Qualifications: DCR, HDCR TDCR, FAETC, Master, Doctorate.
• Area(s) of Expertise in Radiography: Radiography generally, psychology, patient care, education
• Areas of expertise in Research methods and methodologies:Mixed methods Reviews of evidence Survey research Qualitative and or quantitative
• Mentoring experience (formal or informal) and in what capacity was mentoring delivered: Personal tutor, staff mentor, PhD mentor, advise staff on career development, been in FORRM scheme since it started.
• What do you wish to achieve through your participation in this mentoring programme?: Development of the radiography researchers of the future
• What are your expectations from your mentee in this programme?: I am expecting to mentor someone who is keen, motivated and capable but needs some shaping and forming to reach their goal. I would like to use my several years of experience of research in the profession to help guide them to a defined goal.

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• Name: Theo Akudjedu
• Title: Dr
• Location: Bournemouth
• Current employer:Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation, Bournemouth University
• Position: Associate Professor in Clinical Imaging
• Qualifications:
  • BSc Diagnostic Radiography: University of Ghana
  • MSc Neuroimaging: King’s College London
  • PhD Medicine (Clinical Neuroimaging): National University of Ireland
  • Galway PgCert (Programme Leadership): Bournemouth University
  • Senior Fellow (Higher Education Academy): Advance HE
• Area(s) of Expertise in Radiography:MRI, Neuroimaging
• Areas of expertise in Research methods and methodologies: Quantitative, Mixed Methods, Systematic Reviews
• Mentoring experience (formal or informal) and in what capacity was mentoring delivered:Undergraduate and Postgraduate (PhD/MSc) Supervision and personal tutoring
• What do you wish to achieve through your participation in this mentoring programme?:I am passionate about personal development and networking within the wider radiography community, this opportunity will serve as a means to empower people to become involved with clinical research to help grow capacity and capability through mentorship and increased radiography research outputs.
• What are your expectations from your mentee in this programme?: Hardworking, Dedicated and one (s) who is/are enthusiastic to learn

Dr Carole Burnett, University of Leeds
Dr Phil Cosson, Teeside University
Dr Andrew England, Salford University
Professor Maryann Hardy, University of Bradford
Dr Stuart Mackay, University of Liverpool
Dr Marius Mada, Cambridge University
Dr Sonyia McFadden, Ulster University
Professor Julie Nightingale, Sheffield Hallam University
Dr Desiree O’Leary, Keele University
Dr Angela O’Neill, Belfast Cancer Centre
Professor Heidi Probst, Sheffield Hallam University
Professor Bev Snaith, Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust and University of Bradford
Dr Yat Tsang, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Dr Sophie Willis, City, University of London
Dr Nick Woznitza, Homerton Hospital and Canterbury Christchurch University
Dr Christopher Wright, University of Exeter
Dr Marios Yiannakas, UCL

Dr Emma Hyde, University of Derby
Dr Desiree O’Leary, Keele University
Dr Jonathan McConnell, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
Dr Ruth Strudwick, University of Suffolk
Dr Soniya McFadden, Ulster University
Dr Stuart Mackay, University of Liverpool
Dr Theo Akudjedu, Bournemouth University
Dr Yat Man Tsang, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre / London Southbank University
Dr Amy Taylor, Exeter University
Prof Mark McEntee, University College Cork

Dr Desiree O'Leary, Keele University  
Professor Ruth Strudwick, University of Suffolk
Dr Stuart Mackay, University of Liverpool
Dr Theo Akudjedu, Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation, Bournemouth University
Dr Amy Hancock, University of Exeter
Dr Emma Hyde, University of Derby  
Professor Mark McEntee, University College Cork  
Dr Ian Simcock, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children  
Dr Julie Woodley, University of the West of England  
Dr Aarthi Ramlaul, Buckinghamshire New University
Dr Benard Ohene-Botwe, City, University of London  
Dr Sonyia McFadden, Ulster University  
Dr Pauline Humphrey, Bristol Cancer Institute, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and University of the West of England

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