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National role for Trust Radiographer
Rachel Nolan, who is the Assistant Professional lead for diagnostic imaging services across our local hospitals, has been elected to the national role of Vice President of the Society of Radiographers.
Rachel, a radiographer and sonographer who has worked locally for than 30 years, took up her Vice President position earlier this month and will serve for 12 months – after which she will serve a year as President-Elect before taking up the even more prestigious role as President of the Society in mid-2026.
While she will continue in her substantive position as Assistant Professional Lead for Imaging Services at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Rachel will also work with the Society of Radiographers, and its presidential team, to address issues affecting the Society and its 30,000 members.
She said: “It is an absolute honour to take up this role, particularly as it is voted for by members. I am proud to represent radiographers everywhere.”
Rachel has set out her aims for the role – which includes promoting the profession and the people within it, to ensure radiographers get the recognition they deserve. She is also aiming to improve future workforce initiatives to combat high vacancy and attrition rates in the profession.
She added: “I want to ensure we have a resilient Society, that is fit for whatever the future holds. There are many challenges ahead within healthcare in general and I am keen to ensure that the voices of our members are heard and acted upon.”
Hannah Coffey, Chief Executive Officer at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Peterborough City, Hinchingbrooke and Stamford and Rutland Hospitals, said: “On behalf of our Trust Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate Rachel on taking up such an important role within her profession. She has overseen the development of some groundbreaking new roles in our imaging team which is excellent news for our patients – so I know she will be well placed to influence improvement and change through the Society of Radiographers over the next three years.”