Head of Radiotherapy
Angela Baker
Angela qualified as a Therapeutic Radiographer in 1996. She worked as a lead research and development radiographer from 2003-2015, focusing on implementation of new technologies. Angela also completed a MSc in Radiotherapy and Oncology in 2009. She then moved to operational manager roles with a focus on workforce planning including staff development to meet service needs. In 2021 Angela took on the role of Head of Radiotherapy at Barts Cancer Centre. Angela is currently chair of the SoR Radiotherapy Advisory Group (RAG).
Specialist Clinical Officer, Radiotherapy
Cristiona Logan
Cristíona qualified as a Therapeutic Radiographer in 2005 and began her clinical career in Northern Ireland. Throughout her career, she has worked across radiotherapy, brachytherapy and radiology, undertaking a diverse range of clinical, quality assurance and governance roles. Since joining the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Cristíona has developed a broad portfolio focused on enhancing patient safety and supporting compliance with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R). Cristíona is a passionate advocate for learning and safety improvement and is a proud member of the Patient Safety in Radiotherapy (PSRT) Steering Group.
Lay Representative
Dr Sarah Allford
Sarah has lived experience as a cancer patient and as a daughter whose mother died from radiotherapy complications. She also worked in the NHS as a Haematology Consultant and as the Trust Medical Lead for Clinical Governance. She brings these experiences to her role as the PSRT lay representative in an effort to improve radiotherapy quality and safety.
Pre-Treatment Superintendent Therapeutic Radiographer
James Barber
James Barber is a highly experienced Therapeutic Radiographer and Radiotherapy Pre‑Treatment Superintendent with extensive expertise in pre-treatment, workflow optimisation and advanced techniques including SABR. His career spans multiple radiotherapy centres, where he has led pre‑treatment services, supported major department transitions and played a central role in implementing new technologies, CT systems and streamlined pathways. James has a strong interest in service improvement, clinical audit and supporting teams to develop and present their own innovation projects. His service developments have been widely disseminated at national and international conferences, including ARC, OPC, ASTRO, ESTRO, UKIO and the UK SABR Consortium. With experience in research delivery, clinical trial setup and project leadership, he brings a patient‑centred, evidence‑based approach to practice. James chairs the Radiotherapy Pre‑Treatment SIG, leads national study days, contributes to guideline development and is a member of the UK SABR Consortium Technical Advisory Group and the SCoR Radiotherapy Advisory Group.
Head Therapeutic Radiographer
Mark Gilham
Mark qualified as a Therapeutic Radiographer in 2005. He worked as a practice development radiographer from 2009, focusing on staff development and driving project work. Mark also completed a MSc in Medical Physics in 2009. In 2016 Mark took on the role of Head of Radiotherapy bringing in a new managed service contact during 2017. Mark completed an MBA in 2020 and is currently a postgraduate researcher at UEA completing a Professional Doctorate. Until recently Mark was a member of the SoR Radiotherapy Advisory Group (RAG) mainly working on workforce related projects.
Radiotherapy Services Quality Manager
Neil Burley
Neil Burley is a Radiotherapy Services Quality Manager at UCLH, with 17 years of clinical and management experience, including photon, proton and molecular radiotherapy for adult, teenage, young adult and paediatric patients. He has held a range of senior clinical, project and quality leadership roles, including Cancer Centre Project Lead and Quality Manager, leading major service transformation, pathway redesign, quality management system implementation, staff training and large-scale change programmes. Neil has particular expertise in quality, governance, patient safety, audit, risk management and service improvement, and currently chairs the London and South East Quality Management Group and serves as the SoR Clinical Representative on the Patient Safety in Radiotherapy Steering Group. He has contributed to regional and national radiotherapy initiatives, including network policy development, audit frameworks and the Advancing Safer Radiotherapy programme. He is passionate about improving safety, quality and patient experience through collaboration, innovation and systems-based approaches to service improvement.
Consultant Therapeutic Radiographer
Nicola Freeman
Nic is a consultant therapeutic radiographer who specialises in H&N cancer, supporting service users and their families throughout their treatment journey and beyond. Nic has been a radiographer for over 20 years, and in this specialist role for 8 years, 6 of which as an independent prescriber, and 3 as a consultant radiographer. This is an emotionally demanding, yet very rewarding role which Nic thrives in using her empathy, humour and drive to improve the wellbeing of service users through MDT collaboration and innovation. Her most recent advances in patient care have come via the implementation of photobiomodulation for the treatment and prevention on oral mucositis. Nic has helped numerous other departments across the UK to implement PBM, sharing knowledge and information to benefit many more patients. Nic's current research is investigating the use of whole-body PBM for the benefit of staff wellbeing, improving resilience within the workforce.
Deputy Chief Allied Health Professions Officer for England
Professor Beverley Harden
Professor Beverley Harden is a nationally recognised leader in healthcare workforce transformation. In her roles as Deputy Chief Allied Health Professions Officer for England and National Lead for Allied Health Professions and Multi professional Advancing Practice at NHS England, she provides strategic leadership for the future health and care workforce. She leads the national Multi professional Advancing Practice programme and established the Centre for Advancing Practice, developing inclusive and structured career pathways for advanced and consultant level clinical roles. A physiotherapist by background, Professor Harden has extensive NHS leadership experience, including the management of large, multi professional services and the delivery of complex service transformation at local, regional, and national levels. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and was awarded an MBE for services to healthcare. She is a Visiting Professor at the University of Winchester, a Trustee of Carers UK, and advocates for unpaid carers.
President of the Society and College of Radiographers
Rachel Nolan
Rachel is a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer and Sonographer with over 35 years' experience. She has been in a leadership role for over 15 years and is an advocate for Radiographer development and flexible working. Rachel has been a member of SoR UK Council for 4 years and is the current President. Rachel is passionate about the profession and positive about looking at ways the profession could evolve to provide a modern patient centred service. Never wishing to shy away from debate on issues she enjoys speaking at conferences to promote the profession and has had the privilege to do so several times.
Principal Clinical Scientist and Honorary Senior Lecturer
Rob Chuter
Rob works in a translational role, working with both the clinical radiotherapy physics team at The Christie and Radiotherapy Related Research (RRR) group at The University of Manchester. His main focus is the MR-Linac where he works on the treatment planning and plan adaptation aspects of the machine. He is doing a career foundation fellowship with Pancreatic Cancer UK. He also founded the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine's (IPEM) environmental sustainability group in February 2020, leads a joint working party on environmental sustainability with the RCR and SCoR, through the RT Board, and is co-lead for the Green Network within ESTRO. As part of this he has published on the carbon footprint of radiotherapy and is leading or involved with serval other carbon footprint studies and sustainability initiatives within medical physics.
Professional Officer for Radiotherapy The Society & College of Radiographers
Spencer Goodman
Conference Chair