The strategy sets out our vision, mission and key objectives and priorities which are crucial to ensuring a sustainable diagnostic workforce and long-term future growth of imaging services in the West Midlands’ region.

Purpose of this policy is to provide information to the member organisations of the network’s governance arrangements. A robust structure, as demonstrated below, ensures there is a framework for monitoring risk, implementing changes and driving work programmes.

The strategy sets out our vision, mission and key objectives and priorities which are crucial to ensuring a sustainable diagnostic workforce and long-term future growth of imaging services in the West Midlands’ region.

The West Midlands Imaging Network’s Workforce Workplan is a strategic document that is aimed at addressing the workforce challenges within imaging across the West Midlands region. By analysing current vacancy rates, demand, and capacity plans, and implementing comprehensive strategies, we aim to strengthen the workforce, ensuring that the region’s healthcare needs are met with efficiency, accuracy, and compassion. Through collaborative efforts, we envision a future where the imaging workforce thrives, contributing significantly to improved patient outcomes and overall healthcare excellence.

The WMIN annual reports describe the key achievements from across the year.

Purpose of this policy is to provide information to the member organisations of the network’s governance arrangements. A robust structure, as demonstrated below, ensures there is a framework for monitoring risk, implementing changes and driving work programmes.

This document outlines the West Midlands Imaging Network’s Current Operating Model. A Current Operating Model describes how an organisation is set up to deliver its goals via a clear structure.

A review of specific region challenges within imaging has been completed and we have found that 2 of our ICBs have the highest percentage of people living in deprivation in England. The historical need for change is highlighted clearly along with current data for workforce, patient flows, digital flows and assets. Exploring the network’s Current Operating Model has enabled us to define the issues and challenges our Trusts are experiencing as well as discover specific concerns in our region.