Paul Lockwood

Dr Paul Lockwood is a Reader (Principal Lecturer) in Diagnostic Radiography, and Chair of the FMHSC Research Ethics Panel.

I currently am a Reader (Principal Lecturer) of Diagnostic Radiography, Chair of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social Care Research Ethics Panel, Hub Lead for Clinical & Medical Sciences Research Hub, and PACs (IQ Web) lead for the Faculty. Previously, I have been the interim Course Director for PgC Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, and Course Director for several years for MSc Medical Imaging (Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Fluoroscopy) and BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, PgC CT Head Reporting, PgC CT Sinus & Facial Bones Reporting, as well as Deputy Exam Board Chair.

I currently teach on the following courses:

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
MSc Clinical Reporting
MSc by Research (Graduate School supervisor)
MSc Healthcare Practice (Research Modules)
MSc Nursing (Research Module)
Foundation Degree (Radiography)

I use Behaviourist theory to evaluate students' progress in learning new clinical skills in complex medical image (X-ray, CT, US, NM, MRI) interpretation. I use Cognitive theory to examine the reasoning and critical review of their analytical judgement and reasoning of diagnosis and Constructivist theory to reflect upon how students develop and evolve their thinking from theory-based learning and instructed medical imaging assessment to develop autonomous practice.

I teach the principles and practice of evaluating the evidence basis for radiography practice, starting from data searching, synthesis, and analysis to critiquing contemporary research. I supervise student BSc and MSc research projects of literature reviews, student and workforce surveys, and radiation dose experiments. Utilising a mixture of Asynchronous online, Synchronous on-campus teaching and tutorials, and independent learning.

Research interests & Supervison

Do you want to do a research degree? Are you interested in Diagnostic Radiography and Medicine, Health and Social Care or related topics? Then I would be pleased to hear from you.

As an active independent researcher status, I have received multiple successful research grant bids over the course of my career at CCCU. These grants have been essential in developing my skills and experience as an individual principal investigator and a contributor within a wider project team to make significant contributions to the field of diagnostic radiographer reporting within the UK healthcare sector and as a leader in advanced radiography practice internationally.

Research Projects

Investigating the correlation and potential causality between cervical spine pathology and oesophageal dysmotility with a view to improving care.. Researcher(s): Mrs Kealey O'Hanlon. Supervisor(s): Dr Paul Lockwood, Professor Eleni Hatzidimitriadou. [Postgraduate Research Project]

Through extensive wider engagement with academics, clinical and medical staff and professional bodies at a local, national and global level, I have been invited to sit on international advisory panels, peer review for multiple international radiography professional body journals, and hold external examiner positions at UK and International universities.

A survey of the NHS reporting radiographer workforce in England Lockwood, P., Burton, C., Shaw, T., Woznitza, N., (05 Feb 2024): Oslo Met. [Journal article]
Comparing the standard knee X-ray exposure factor, 10 kV rule, and modified 10 kV rule techniques in digital radiography to reduce patient radiation dose without loss of image quality Lockwood, P., Wenman, A., (31 Jan 2024): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Student radiographers’ knowledge and experience of lateral hip X-ray positioning: A survey Clarke, L., Lockwood, P., (30 Aug 2024, 27 Sep 2024): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Systematic screening for active tuberculosis amongst refugees and asylum seekers in Western Europe: Is universal chest radiography justified? A literature review. Dooley, N, Lockwood, P., (26 Nov 2024, 26 Nov 2024): Elsevier. [Journal article]
The role of imaging in the diagnosis of potential air pollution related illness: a narrative review Abigail Taylor, Paul Lockwood, (30 Jul 2024): Elsevier. [Journal article]
An investigation into the clinical scope of practice of MRI reporting radiographers within the United Kingdom Mitchell, M., Lockwood, P., (04 Mar 2023): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Assessing the barriers and enablers to the implementation of the diagnostic radiographer musculoskeletal X-ray reporting service within the NHS in England: a systematic literature review Lockwood, P., Burton, C., Woznitza, N., Shaw, T., (16 Nov 2023): Springer Nature. [Journal article]
Care of transgender patients by diagnostic radiographers: What can be learnt from the literature Hammond, C, Lockwood, P., (29 Nov 2023, Jan 2024): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Impostor phenomenon traits in radiography students: findings from a UK pilot survey Gibson, C., Lockwood, P., (03 Oct 2023, 01 Jan 2024): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Investigating the adjacent patient radiation dose received during a simulated ward chest X-ray examination Langfield, H, Lockwood, P., (26 Jul 2023): Oslo Met. [Journal article]
Obesity bias in diagnostic radiography students: A survey of attitudes, perceptions and technical confidence Tamburrini, N., Lockwood, P., (29 Nov 2023): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Research ethics applications: Back to basics: What you ought to know about research ethics applications Lockwood, P., (04 Mar 2023): Haymarket. [Journal article]
A cross-sectional student survey of the impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns on clinical placement in England Hinds, Z., Lockwood, P., (25 Nov 2022): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Could posterior-anterior projection cervical spine radiographs improve image quality and dose reduction Faulkner, R., Lockwood, P., (11 Nov 2022): Oslo Met. [Journal article]
Diagnostic radiography students' perceptions towards communication with service users who are deaf or hearing impaired. Nolan-Bryant, A., Lockwood, P., (21 Nov 2022, 06 Dec 2022): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Lead-rubber shielding effect on radiation dose to the gonads from a bilateral hand X-ray examination Welborn, D., Lockwood, P., (12 Apr 2022): Elsevier. [Journal article]
COVID-19: A literature review of the impact on diagnostic radiography students Astirbadi, D., Lockwood, P., (28 Sep 2021): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Efficacy, utility, and validity in Computed Tomography head reporting by radiographers Lockwood, P.. [PhD Thesis]
Pre-registration UK diagnostic radiography student ability and confidence in interpretation of chest X-rays Lockwood, P., Khan, A., (31 Dec 2021): Oslo Met. [Journal article]
An evaluation of CT head reporting radiographers' scope of practice within the United Kingdom Lockwood, P., (21 Sep 2019, 20 May 2020): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Computed tomography head and facial bones review of a 2,700 year old Egyptian mummy Lockwood, P., Elliott, J., Nelson, A., Harris, S., (20 Dec 2019): British Institute of Radiology. [Journal article]
Multi-professional image interpretation: performance in preliminary clinical evaluation of appendicular radiographs Lockwood, P., Pittock, L., (13 May 2019): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Visual function assessment of diagnostic radiography students Lockwood, P., Blackman, A., (26 Nov 2019): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Evaluation of an equilibrium phase free-breathing dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI prototype sequence compared to traditional breath-held MRI acquisition in liver oncology patients Hopkinson, G., Lockwood, P., Dolbear, G., (14 Feb 2018): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Image Interpretation by radiographers in brain, spine and knee MRI examinations: Findings from an accredited postgraduate module Lockwood, P., Dolbear, G., (06 Jun 2018): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Nuclear medicine image interpretation by radiographers: findings of an accredited postgraduate module Lockwood, P., Dolbear, G., (10 Dec 2018): Elsevier. [Journal article]
CT Sinus and facial bones reporting by radiographers: findings of an accredited postgraduate programme Lockwood, P., (23 Mar 2017): BIR Publications. [Journal article]
Exploring variation and trends in adherence to national occupational standards for reporting radiographers Lockwood, P., (03 Mar 2017): Social Science & Allied Health Professions. [Journal article]
Observer performance in Computed Tomography head reporting Lockwood, P., (07 Oct 2016, 17 Mar 2017): Elsevier. [Journal article]
An economic evaluation of introducing a skills mix approach to CT head reporting in clinical practice. Lockwood, P., (09 Oct 2015, May 2016): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Exploring the benefits of magnetic resonance imaging reporting by radiographers: A UK perspective Lockwood, P., (06 May 2016): Elsevier. [Journal article]
AFROC analysis of reporting radiographer’s performance in CT head interpretation Lockwood, P., Piper, K., (15 May 2015): Elsevier. [Journal article]
CT head reporting by radiographers: results of an accredited postgraduate programme Lockwood, P., Piper, K., Pittock, L., (Aug 2015): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Intraorbital foreign body detection and localisation by radiographers: a preliminary JAFROC observer performance study Lockwood, P., Pittock, L., Lockwood, C., Jeffery, C., Piper, K., (06 Jul 2015): Elsevier. [Journal article]
CT head reporting by radiographers: Findings of an accredited postgraduate programme Lockwood, P., Piper, K., (18 Nov 2013), United Kingdom Radiological Congress (UKRC). [Conference poster]
CT skull base & calvarium normal variant pitfalls Lockwood, P., (10 Jun 2013), United Kingdom Radiological Congress (UKRC). [Conference poster]
Origins of the Reporting Radiographer Lockwood, P., British Society for the History of Medicine 25th Congress. [Lecture]
Out of the comfort zone (Part 1) Lockwood, P., (18 Mar 2013), National CT Head Reporting Radiographers Specialist Interest Group. [Conference paper]
Out of the comfort zone (Part 2) Lockwood, P., National CT Head Reporting Radiographers Specialist Interest Group. [Conference paper]
Patient safety and quality improvement: Iatrogenic venous air embolism in diagnostic imaging Lockwood, P., Breen, W., (02 Feb 2013), International Association of Risk Management in Medicine (IARMM) 2nd World Congress of Clinical Safety 'Risk in Clinical Care'. [Conference poster]

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