TSJCI Annual Report 2021

Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute Annual Report 2021 20 1.12.2 Key Priorities for 2022 Expansion of Breast Imaging services: • In 2022, an additional breast ultrasound room will open in the Breast Imaging department. • An existing mammography room will relocate to the redeveloped Breast Care department to improve patient flow and reduce waiting times. Reconfiguration of Ultrasound and Procedure Waiting Area: • The ultrasound department will be reconfigured to provide additional ultrasound procedure rooms and a dedicated recovery area for all procedures in the department. • These works when supported by staffing resources will provide increased capacity for oncology imaging and direct day ward access for image guided oncology procedures. Equipment replacement: • The Interventional Radiology room, a CT scanner, a general X-ray room and a number of ultrasound machines will be replaced during 2022. Expansion of PET/CT services: • During 2022, it is planned to increase PET/CT activity by recruiting additional staff to support extension of the current working day. • Opportunities exist to develop the service further by increasing PET/CT PSMA capacity and introducing new radiopharmaceuticals. Staff expansion: • Three Consultant Radiologists will commence in 2022 with specialist interest in head and neck, GI and breast cancer imaging and intervention. • The directorate is also working to provide an interventional radiology on call rota.