Sam Penry

Overview

Sam is a HCPC registered, university lecturer in radiography (diagnostic imaging) within the School of Health Sciences (SHS) and is also the 'admissions tutor for the undergraduate radiography programmes'. He has formerly held the position of programme director and clinical director for the radiography (diagnostic imaging) programme.

Prior to joining City in 2018, he worked at Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust for approximately seven years, where he took on a number of roles and responsibilities. In 2017, Sam became the youngest recipient of the prestigious 'United Kingdom, Radiographer of the Year Award'.

Whilst predominately working as a Computed Tomography (CT) specialist within the radiology department, he joined a project to become the first diagnostic radiographer to coordinate the Multi Disciplinary Diagnostic Centre (MDC) for the vague symptoms cancer pathway in the UK. His 'pioneering role' within this innovative project allowed him to independently perform patient consultations, put patients onto the pathway, request and perform CT imaging, organise and discuss patients at MDT meetings and allowed him to give patients their results. Under IR(ME)R legislation he was recognised as being a referrer as well as being both an operator and practitioner.

Over the years he has published research articles on CT and has also written trust policy on CT Intravenous (IV) contrast administration. He also works as an expert reviewer for Cancer Research UK and has held positions at the British Standards Institute (BSI) and the Society of Radiographers. Whilst Sam teaches across all year groups at City, he is the module leader for the RD3034 Image Interpretation module, RD3036 Management & Advancement of Radiographic Practice module and #RadInd Radiography Induction module.

Qualifications

• MA (Distinction), City, University of London, England, UK
• PGCert (Distinction), University College London (UCL), England, UK
• BSc (Hons) (First-class), City, University of London, England, UK
• MSc module (Distinction) Cross sectional imaging, Sheffield Hallam University, England, UK
• Certificate of Competence in Administering Intravenous Injections, University of Herfordshire, England, UK
• FHEA (Fellow), Higher Education Academy 2019+, England, UK
• AFHEA (Associate Fellow), Higher Education Academy 2018 - 2019, England, UK
• MAcadME (Member), Academy of Medical Educators, England, UK
• GCP (Good Clinical Practice), National Institute for Health Research, England, UK
• Certificate, The red dot chest x-ray course for Radiographers - Northwick Park Hospital London, England, UK
• Certificate, The red dot trauma course for Radiographers - Northwick Park Hospital London, England, UK

Employment

• Programme Director - Radiography, City University, of London, Nov 2020 – Jun 2021
• Clinical Co-ordinator (Director) - Radiography, City University, of London, Nov 2020 – Jun 2021
• Full time lecturer, City University, of London, Mar 2018 – present
• Multidisciplinary Diagnostic Centre (MDC) - Radiographer lead, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Nov 2017 – Mar 2018
• Senior II Diagnostic Radiographer, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Oct 2013 – Mar 2018
• Diagnostic Radiographer, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Aug 2011 – Sep 2013

Awards

• City, University of London (2022) Enhancement of Student Experience Award (School of Health Sciences) - Winner
• City, University of London (2021) Enhancement of Student Experience Award (School of Health Sciences) - Winner
• City, University of London (2020) Enhancement of Student Experience Award (School of Health Sciences) - Winner
• City, University of London Student Union (The 25th Student Union Awards) (2020) Academic Impact Award (Shortlisted)
• Society and College of Radiographers (2017) United Kingdom Radiographer of the Year - Winner
• Society and College of Radiographers (2017) Eastern Region Radiographer of the Year - Winner
• Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust (2017) Chief Executive Letter of Praise
• Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust (2016) Chief Executive Letter of Praise
• City University, London (2012) City University Award Prize - Winner

Teaching

Module leader:
- RD3034 Image Interpretation
- RD3036 Management & Advancement of Radiographic Practice
- #RadInd Radiography Induction module.
- RD1038 Principles of Imaging in Practice 2

Modules taught:
- RC1031 Common Module 1
- RD1035 Principles of Imaging in Practice 1
- RD1036 Radiographic Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology 2
- RD1038 Principles of Imaging in Practice 2
- RD2033 Advanced Principles of Imaging in Practice
- RD3033 Scientific Principles of Medical Imaging
- RD3034 Image Interpretation
- RD3035 Preparation for radiographic practice
- RD3036 Management & Advancement of Radiographic Practice

Other duties:
- Dissertation supervisor
- Link lecturer - The Whittington Hospital - NHS Trust, London
- Personal tutor
- Examiner

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