We provide on-demand radiology locum staffing and reporting, both on-site and remotely, to help NHS trusts tackle backlogs and meet ongoing capacity demands.
sonographers, radiologists, radiographers and support workers
radiology reports annually (CT, MR, plain film, DEXA)
ultrasound patients scanned (obstetric & non-obstetric)
clinical staffing hours covered (radiographers & support workers)
Founded in 2011 by Consultant Radiologist Dr. Paul Wheeler, Atlas is a family-run organisation and has grown to become the UK’s largest provider of secondary care ultrasound, and a trusted partner in radiology reporting and diagnostic radiographers covering CT, MR, Plain Film, and DEXA.
With a team of registered, UK-based and trained sonographers, radiologists, radiographers, and clinical support workers, we specialise in providing both on-site and remote staffing to meet the evolving needs of radiology departments.
At Atlas, we go beyond service delivery. We believe that great radiology and patient care comes from a desire to strive for better – and that’s why we invest heavily in training, peer review, audit and compliance – to ensure excellence at every level. We take the time to gain a thorough understanding of your trust, your service needs and any local challenges – ensuring you get the service you need, when you need it – setting us apart from traditional locums.
As a CQC-registered, framework approved and fully accredited provider, we are committed to upholding the highest standards in patient care and data security.
We have an expert team of HCPC, NMC or SVT registered sonographers ready to help you tackle any staffing needs. Covering all scan types including obstetrics, non-obstetrics and paediatrics, vascular and FNAs.
Delivering over 25,000 reports per month, we have a national team of radiologists and reporting radiographers ready to tackle your reporting needs covering CT, MR, Plain Film and DEXA, either on-site, or remotely via teleradiology solutions.
Expert diagnostic radiographers covering CT, MR, Plain Film, DEXA ready and pre-vetted to work on-site as an extension of your own workforce in general hospitals and CDC’s. Our radiographers are trained across all system types including Phillips, Siemens, Canon etc.
Experienced and pre-vetted support workers who can integrate into your teams seamlessly supporting radiology ultrasound, CDC, CT and MR departments, assisting in delivering excellence patient care.
Founded in 2011 by Consultant Radiologist Dr Paul Wheeler, Atlas Diagnostics began operating primarily in the North-West and has since grown from strength to strength.
Hear the backstory from our CEO in his own words here…
“MFT have had a long working relationship with Atlas who have reported a substantial portion of our chest x-rays for many years. The team are excellent. They are very responsive to changing needs – be that putting in more capacity to reduce backlogs or proactively ensuring the worklists are managed within the agreed contract parameters.
They have embraced the new chest x-ray coding system that has been implemented across Greater Manchester (GM), as well as engaging in the GM wide AI project that has prioritised chest x-rays based on abnormalities detected by AI.
The reporting radiographers are committed to learning and education and are a pleasure to work with.”
Dr Anna Sharman
Consultant Thoracic Radiologist
Lead for Thoracic Interventional Radiology
Clinical Lead for Annalise CXR AI at Manchester Foundation Trust
“I have been using Atlas Diagnostics for many years to assist in the reporting of plain film examinations as the demand for reporting often outweighs capacity. They have honestly been invaluable. Having Atlas on site takes away the pressures of any reporting backlog. The reporters are always smart, pleasant, professional and more to the point provide accurate, precise and diagnostic reports in a timely manner. I couldn’t recommend Atlas Diagnostics enough.”
Sandra Monks
Radiology Advanced Practice Manager
Radiology Directorate
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
“We have managed to reduce our backlogs significantly, and the contribution of Atlas has been pivotal in achieving this.”
Colin Diment
Service Manager (Ultrasound)
Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (Whiston & St Helens)
“We would highly recommend Atlas to other NHS Trusts seeking reliable and scalable staffing support. The team takes time to understand our unique needs and works collaboratively to ensure those requirements are met. Their professionalism, reliability, and flexibility make them a trusted partner in delivering high-quality patient care.”
Liz Carlile
Ultrasound Service Manager
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
“MFT have had a long working relationship with Atlas who have reported a substantial portion of our chest x-rays for many years. The team are excellent. They are very responsive to changing needs – be that putting in more capacity to reduce backlogs or proactively ensuring the worklists are managed within the agreed contract parameters.
They have embraced the new chest x-ray coding system that has been implemented across Greater Manchester (GM), as well as engaging in the GM wide AI project that has prioritised chest x-rays based on abnormalities detected by AI.
The reporting radiographers are committed to learning and education and are a pleasure to work with.”
Dr Anna Sharman
Consultant Thoracic Radiologist
Lead for Thoracic Interventional Radiology
Clinical Lead for Annalise CXR AI at Manchester Foundation Trust
“I have been using Atlas Diagnostics for many years to assist in the reporting of plain film examinations as the demand for reporting often outweighs capacity. They have honestly been invaluable. Having Atlas on site takes away the pressures of any reporting backlog. The reporters are always smart, pleasant, professional and more to the point provide accurate, precise and diagnostic reports in a timely manner. I couldn’t recommend Atlas Diagnostics enough.”
Sandra Monks
Radiology Advanced Practice Manager
Radiology Directorate
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
“We have managed to reduce our backlogs significantly, and the contribution of Atlas has been pivotal in achieving this.”
Colin Diment
Service Manager (Ultrasound)
Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (Whiston & St Helens)
“We would highly recommend Atlas to other NHS Trusts seeking reliable and scalable staffing support. The team takes time to understand our unique needs and works collaboratively to ensure those requirements are met. Their professionalism, reliability, and flexibility make them a trusted partner in delivering high-quality patient care.”
Liz Carlile
Ultrasound Service Manager
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Speak directly with our clinical team to discuss ultrasound services, reporting support, or backlog reduction for your trust.
