About

I am a Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Derby.

Teaching responsibilities

I undertake teaching on both the undergraduate and postgraduate Diagnostic Radiography programmes, and I am the Module Leader for:

• Principles of Radiographic Imaging 4 for level 6 students
• Soft Tissue Imaging Practice 2 for level 7 students
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Assistant Practioners for foundation degree students

Additionally I am the Admissions Tutor for the MSc Pre Reg Diagnostic Radiography programme.

Professional interests

As a radiographer I specialised in cross sectional imaging, with a particular interest in MRI imaging.

I still work clinically 1 day a week.

Research interests

My current research interests are in the patient experience in MRI imaging and how this can be improved.

Membership of professional bodies

• Society of Radiographers
• Health and Care Professions Council
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Qualifications

• PgCert Higher Education, University of Derby
• PgCert Magnetic Resonance Imaging, University of Bradford
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, University of Derby

Recent conferences

de Witt, J and Gallagher, S. (2018) Trigeminal neuralgia: Imaging and the patient experience of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the brain: Findings from an on-line survey of patient experience of MRI imaging. British Association of Magnetic Resonance Radiographers annual conference.

Experience in industry

I still currently work in clinical practice, in cross-sectional imaging. I have a specialist interest in MRI imaging.