Radiology
Who is the service for?
The service is for patients who are admitted to the Trust inpatient wards and Day Services Departments and for patients attending the Emergency Departments and the Urgent Care Centre at Rochdale Infirmary.
The service also provides for patients referred by their GP from local GP practices and integrated care centres.
The service provides for patients attending outpatient clinics across the Trust premises and at Royal Oldham provides specialist MRI and Ultrasound scan services for Pennine MSK CATS.
What does the service provide?
Radiology- X-Ray
The provision of X-Ray and Fluoroscopy services to patients referred from GP's Outpatient clinics and inpatient wards. X-Ray and Fluoroscopy involves the use of low dose radiation.
CT Scan
The provision of specialist scans for patients referred from Outpatients clinics and inpatients wards. CT scan is often the first line diagnostic examination for a range of medical complaints including some cancers. CT scan involves the use of radiation.
MRI Scan
The provision of specialist scans for patients referred from Outpatients clinics and inpatients wards. MRI scan is also provided at Royal Oldham for patient referred from the Pennine MSK CATS with suspected muscular-skeletal conditions. MRI scan does not use radiation however due to the strong magnetic force some patients are contra-indicated e.g. those with Cardiac pacemakers.
Ultrasound Scan
The provision of low risk non-invasive diagnostic testing services to patients referred from GP’s, Outpatient clinics and Inpatient wards; Ultrasound can also be used to guide biopsies and drainages in some cases.
Ante Natal Ultrasound Scan
The provision of low risk non-invasive diagnostic testing for expectant mothers. Patients are referred from Ante Natal Clinics, Community midwives and inpatient wards and assessment units.
Vascular Ultrasound Scan
The provision of low risk non invasive diagnostic testing services to patients referred from GP’s Outpatient clinics and Inpatient wards; this service is for specific patients with vascular problems and suspected DVT.
DEXA
The provision of low dose radiation bone density monitoring; this service is provided to patients from Oldham GP’s and some specialist outpatients services.
Breast Imaging Services
The provision of low dose radiation imaging and non invasive and invasive ultrasound. A referral is only accepted from a Breast Surgeon working within a Breast Clinic for patients presenting with a breast symptom.
Nuclear Medicine
Specialist imaging services for inpatients and patients referred from Outpatients clinics.
Intervention Radiology
Specialist invasive services undertaken with imaging guidance - click here for more.
Where is the service provided?
Radiology- X-Ray
Oldham – level G main hospital for outpatients and inpatient services
Oldham ICC – ground floor for GP referrals only
Rochdale Infirmary – level A
Fairfield – Ground floor near main entrance
North Manchester – H Block Ground floor near Main Entrance
CT Scan
Oldham – level G main hospital for outpatients and inpatient services
Rochdale Infirmary – level A
Fairfield – Ground floor near main entrance
North Manchester – H Block Ground floor near Main Entrance
MR Scan
Oldham – level G main hospital for outpatients and inpatient services
Rochdale Infirmary – level A
North Manchester – H Block Ground floor near Main Entrance
Ultrasound Scan
Oldham –Ground floor within the Radiology Department.
Rochdale Infirmary – Level A within the Radiology Department.
Fairfield – Ground floor within the Radiology Department.
North Manchester – H Block Ground floor within the Radiology Department (adjacent to A and E).
Ante Natal Ultrasound Scan
Oldham – Level F adjacent to Ante natal clinic
Rochdale Infirmary – Level C adjacent to Ante Natal Clinic.
Fairfield – Ground floor adjacent to Ante Natal Clinic.
North Manchester – F Block Ground floor adjacent to Ante Natal Clinic.
Vascular Ultrasound Scan
Oldham – lower ground D Block (Sheepfoot Lane)
Fairfield – Ground floor near main entrance
North Manchester – C Block Ground floor
DEXA
Oldham – lower ground D Block (Sheepfoot Lane)
Breast Imaging Services
Oldham – Victoria Unit – right hand of hospital site opposite the Emergency Department
North Manchester – OPF left hand of site opposite Women’s and Children’s. ( K Block)
Nuclear Medicine
North Manchester – Ground Floor K Block
Interventional Radiology
Oldham – G level near main entrance
North Manchester – H Block Ground floor.
Opening Times
These services are available by appointment or referral only.
Department |
Site |
Days |
Opening Times |
Comment |
Neurophysiology |
NMGH |
Mon - Fri |
8.30 – 16.00 |
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Nuclear Medicine |
NMGH |
Mon - Fri |
8.30 – 17.00 |
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CT |
NMGH |
Mon - Fri |
8.00 – 20.00 |
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FGH |
Mon - Fri |
8.00 – 20.00 |
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TROH |
Mon - Fri |
7.30 – 20.00 |
|
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RI |
Mon - Fri |
8.00 – 16.00 |
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MR |
NMGH |
Mon - Sun |
8.00 – 20.00 |
|
TROH |
Mon - Sun |
7.30 – 20.00 |
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RI |
Mon - Sun |
8.00 – 20.00 |
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X-Ray |
NMGH |
Mon – Fri Sat |
8.00 –20.00 9.00 – 12.00
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FGH |
Mon – Fri Sat |
8.00 –20.00 9.00 – 12.00
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TROH |
Mon – Fri Sat |
8.00 –20.00 9.00 – 12.00
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GP Trauma Only |
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TROH ICC |
Mon – Fri Sat |
8.00 –20.00 9.00 – 12.00
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GP Referrals |
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RI |
Mon – Fri Sat |
8.30 – 19.30 9.00 – 12.00
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General Ultrasound |
NMGH |
Mon – Fri
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9.00 – 17.00
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Some weekend appointments available between 8.30am and 5pm. |
FGH |
Mon – Fri
|
9.00 – 17.00
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Some early evening appointments available between 5pm and 8pm.
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TROH |
Mon – Fri
|
9.00 – 17.00
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Some weekend appointments available between 8.30am and 2.30pm. |
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RI |
Mon – Fri
|
9.00 – 1600
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Antenatal Ultrasound |
NMGH |
Mon – Fri
|
8.30 – 18.00
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FGH |
Mon – Fri
|
8.30 – 16.30
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TROH |
Mon – Fri
|
8.00 – 18.00
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RI |
Mon – Fri
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8.00 – 16.00
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Breast Radiology |
NMGH |
Mon – Fri
|
9.00 – 17.00
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TROH |
Mon – Fri
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9.00 – 17.00
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These services are available by appointment or referral only.
Practical information
Patients referred for specialist examinations will be issued with a patient information leaflet specific to the examination they have been referred for.
Key staff/consultants
Senior Directorate Manager – Paul Barker
Clinical Services Manager – Janet Birch
Neurophysiology Manager – Marie Clark
Assistant Directorate Manager – Michelle Kernaghan
Quality & Performance Manager – Stephanie Antrobus
Cross Sectional Imaging Manager – Tamsin Hamilton
Ultrasound Manager – Marcia Wild
Radiology Matron – Heather Andrew
Breast Imaging Manager – Alison Darlington
Nuclear Medicine Manager – Samantha Higham
Clinical Director – Dr Carolyn Allen