Join Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington as they dive into conversation with James Bill, Business Line Manager at Ergéa and AXREM's Future Leader Council Chair, alongside Jack Bond, Business Development Manager at EIZO and AXREM's Future Leader Council Vice Chair. This enlightening episode explores the journey and priorities of AXREM's Future Leaders Council, providing unique insights into how the council is developing industry-wide solutions aligned with NHS priorities. Both leaders share their backgrounds—from Jack's fascinating transition from diagnostic radiographer and children's science entertainer to medical display technology, to James's path through biomedical sciences into healthcare commercial roles—illustrating the diverse expertise within the council.

The discussion highlights key initiatives including the Digital Pathology Special Focus Group, the State of the Nation report, and value-based procurement strategies that align with Department of Health and Social Care priorities. The Future Leaders Council, now expanded to 20 members with diverse backgrounds, represents AXREM's commitment to fostering new talent whilst creating a platform where industry perspectives can come together to address NHS challenges collaboratively. With professional development opportunities through Skilled Personnel and networking across the medical technology sector, the Future Leaders Council demonstrates how taking an "industry-agnostic approach" can drive meaningful innovation and support for healthcare services across the UK.

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EIZO

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In this enlightening episode of AXREM Insights, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington sit down with Kayleigh Patterson, Product and Release Manager for Digital Pathology at Fujifilm Healthcare UK and convener of AXREM’s Digital Pathology Special Focus Group. Kayleigh shares her inspiring journey from working in an NHS histology lab to leading innovation in the digital pathology space. With over a decade of experience, including supporting the UK's first clinical use of digital pathology, Kayleigh provides an expert perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Her passion for transforming patient care through digital innovation shines through, particularly in her focus on standardisation, workflow optimisation, and the future integration of AI.

The conversation also explores the value of AXREM’s Digital Pathology Special Focus Group, which offers a collaborative platform for industry stakeholders to unite around shared goals. With diverse companies involved across the digital pathology workflow, the group is already driving alignment on pressing issues such as image standards, retention guidelines, and best practice integration. Kayleigh highlights the unique power of AXREM to bring competitors together in a constructive, transparent space to champion change across the NHS. As the group develops resources and builds towards a digital pathology manifesto, the future looks promising for wider adoption and visibility of this vital discipline.

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In this episode of AXREM Insights, hosts Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington speak with Richard Coldrick from Elekta and Declan McGregor from Fujifilm Healthcare about the evolving role of AXREM's Service and Operations Special Focus Group. Richard and Declan share their career journeys into healthcare technology and discuss how the group is working to unify the voice of the medtech industry to influence NHS policy and reduce inefficiencies. They reflect on the importance of addressing systemic challenges like DTAC compliance and remote access, emphasising that greater consistency across NHS trusts could improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance both patient care and workforce experience.

The discussion also highlights the value of collaboration within AXREM, providing a safe, non-competitive space where members can collectively solve shared problems and influence national policy. They reflect on tangible achievements, such as the widely adopted AXREM handover form, and call for more engagement and feedback from members to strengthen the group’s impact. The episode closes with a light-hearted exchange, giving listeners a glimpse into the personalities behind the roles, and teases the next episode, which will feature AXREM’s Digital Pathology Special Focus Group.

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