Sam Penry

Overview

Sam Penry MA PGCert BSc(Hons) SFHEA MAcadMEd FRSPH, is an experienced HCPC registered, diagnostic radiographer and university lecturer within the School of Health and Medical Sciences (SHMS). In addition to his full-time role as a Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography at City, St George’s University of London, he serves as the Departmental Lead for Employability. He is the External Examiner for the University of Liverpool (Diagnostic Radiography) and is a regular Peer-Reviewer for the Journal ‘Radiography’. He also works as an Advisor and Expert Reviewer for 'cancer tests and scans' at Cancer Research UK. Sam is an Advisor to the professional body, the 'Society and College of Radiographers' as a member of the Diagnostic Imaging Advisory Group (DIAG). Within DIAG, he is able to provide advice and expert analysis regarding the strategic direction of the profession, debate policy and evaluate its impact on the profession and support service improvements within the interprofessional enviroment of diagnostic imaging.

He has formerly held the positions of Programme Director and Clinical Director for the Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) programme at City, University of London. He also held the role of Admissions Tutor for two BSc (Hons) programmes - Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy & Oncology, where he was responsible for strategic decisions, leadership and management on matters relating to admissions and recruitment.

Sam is recognised across his profession. One of his most notable accomplishments was becoming the youngest recipient of the prestigious “United Kingdom Radiographer of the Year" Award while working full-time within the NHS. This was awarded by the professional body, the Society and College of Radiographers (2017). He has also received the 'Enhancement of student experience award' for his teaching (2020, 2021, 2022, 2025) and has received several commendations from the student union (2020, 2023), CEO of the Mid and South Essex NHS Trusts (2016, 2017) and service-users of the NHS (2011-2018). In addition he has recieved the 'Educational Innovator' trophy (2025) and was awarded 'Outstanding Reviewer' by the Radiography Journal / Elsiever (2024).

Prior to joining City in 2018, he worked at Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust for seven years, where he took on a number of roles and responsibilities. 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.

Sam has a wealth of experience relating to X-ray and CT and has a particular interest in Trauma.

Over the years he has published research articles on CT and has also written trust policy on CT Intravenous (IV) contrast administration. He has also held positions at the Society of Radiographers. He has also contributed to the radiography profession, as an Academic Review Panel Member (For Clark's Positioning in Radiography Textbook) and has helped in the development and validation process for the 'Access to HE Diploma - Radiography' qualification as a validation panel member for Gateway qualifications.

Within the university, he has introduced innovative and effective, learning and teaching approaches.

Some of these innovations include the design and creation of:

• An interactive online game (the first of its kind within the department) to allow students to apply their knowledge to real-life scenarios that they may face in the future, when working in the radiology. This game was shown to improve the decision-making skills of students, in relation to advance trauma life support (ATLS).

• >20, interactive HD videos for students to complete at their own pace, to build on their knowledge and understanding. Many of the videos include, question-based activities and re-cap on core principles to help consolidate learning. Topics include Image interpretation (14) Mechanisms of Injury (4) and ATLS (5).

• A series of “Preliminary Clinical Evaluation (PCE)” templates, to support students with their image interpretation and PCE skills – a first of its kind, which led to an increase in academic performance.

In 2021/22, Sam’s image interpretation module, became the highest student-scoring module of the year, across all programmes, within the department of radiography.

Whilst Sam teaches across all year groups at City (Undergraduate, Post-graduate and Foundation-year), he is the module leader for the RD3034 Image Interpretation module (level 6), RDM019 Clinical Applications of CT module (level 7), RD3036 Management & Advancement of Radiographic Practice module (level 6) and #RadInd Radiography Induction module (level 4).

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
• SFHEA (Senior Fellow), Higher Education Academy 2023+, England, UK
• FHEA (Fellow), Higher Education Academy 2019-2023, England, UK
• AFHEA (Associate Fellow), Higher Education Academy 2018 - 2019, England, UK
• MAcadME (Member), Academy of Medical Educators, England, UK
• FRSPH (Fellow), Royal Society for Public Health, 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
• Certificate, Leader as a Coach Programme, Strengths Focused Leadership Ltd, England, UK
• Certificate of Excellence, Certified Peer Reviewer, Elsevier Health (Journals) / Researcher Academy, England, UK
• Certificate, Certified External Examiner, Advance HE, England, UK

Employment

• Full time senior lecturer, City University of London, United Kingdom, August 2023 - present
• Admissions Tutor - For the UG Radiography programmes, City, University of London, United Kingdom, June 2021 - September 2022
• Programme Director - Diagnostic Radiography, City University, of London, England, November 2020 - June 2021
• Clinical Director (Practice Education Lead) - Diagnostic Radiography, City University, of London, England, November 2020 - June 2021
• Admissions Tutor - For the UG Radiography programmes, City, University of London, United Kingdom, September 2018 - November 2020
• Full time lecturer, City University, of London, England, March 2018 - August 2023
• Multidisciplinary Diagnostic Centre (MDC) - Radiographer lead, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, United Kingdom, November 2017 - March 2018
• Senior II Diagnostic Radiographer, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, United Kingdom, October 2013 - March 2018
• Diagnostic Radiographer, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, United Kingdom, August 2011 - September 2013

Awards

• City, St George's University of London (2025). Enhancement of Student Experience Award (School of Health and Medical Sciences) - Winner
• City, St George's University (Health's Got Talent) (2025). 'Educational Innovator' Trophy
• Radiography Journal (2025). Outstanding Reviewer for 2024
  Recognised as one of the top peer reviewers by the Radiography Journal and named as one of the 'Outstanding Reviewer for 2024', in the Radiography Editorial 'Radiography: Celebrating out reviewers and authors in 2024' by Jonathan McNulty.
• Diagnostic Radiography Student Cohort - Class of 2024 (Third-Year Leavers Event) (2024). Most interesting lectures
• City, University of London (2024). Enhancement of Student Experience Award (School of Health & Psychological Sciences) - Nominated
• City, University of London Student Union (Student Union Awards) (2023). City University Personal Tutor of the Year (Nominated)
• College of Radiographers (CoR academic reapproval board) (2023). Commendation - Innovative Interactive Assessment (Image Interpretation)
• 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 for Outstanding Service and Care
• Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust (2016). Chief Executive Letter of Praise for Outstanding Service and Care
• 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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