How To Refer An NHS Patient

Log on to Choose and Book and follow the instructions as described on the system.  It couldn’t be easier!

GPs can refer NHS patients directly to SMTC for any of our radiology services.  We aim to see patients within 48 hours of referral. 

New Radiology Referrals

We welcome referrals from clinicians operating in both the NHS and Independent Healthcare Sectors.If you would like further details about any aspect of our services, please Contact Us (see details below).

To Download a Medical Imaging Request Form please click here.
To Download a "Clinician Approved for Medical Imaging Referrals" signature sheet please click here.

Would all NEW referring clinicians please note that for your first referral ONLY: 
We require a copy of this form to be signed with your specimen signature and either faxed back to The Radiology Manager on 01749 333 740, or if you have a digital signature, please email to radiology@uk-sh.co.uk

To Download a Copy of the SMTC PRIVATE PATIENT MEDICAL IMAGING GUIDELINES, please click on the relevant section below:

  • GP'S AND PHYSIOTHERAPISTS, please click here
  • APIL Members please click here


We currently offer the following medical imaging modalities:

  • MRI : 1.5 Tesla GE Signa Excite
  • Ultrasound: Philips HD11
  • CR Plain Film General X-Ray: GE Proteus with Konica CS2 CR Reader
     

Our Key Service Level Commitments:

  • We aim to see patients within 48 hours of referral.
  • We aim to provide a Consultant Radiologist Report within 24 hours of completion of all imaging studies.
  • Our facilities are cost effective, of the very highest clinical quality, they are state-of-the-art, and are extremely patient friendly.
     

Referral Guidelines

SMTC is able to accept patients with stable co-morbidities corresponding to anaesthetic status ASA-3 (i.e. patients with severe systemic disease that limits their activities).

Ultimately it will be the decision of the SMTC Medical Director or Lead Anaesthetist as to whether a patient is accepted for a procedure.

The decision to accept a patient will depend on accurate and comprehensive clinical information being provided by the patient’s GP as well as an anaesthetic assessment at the SMTC.


CONTACT US

If you have any questions about the possible suitability of a patient for treatment at the SMTC - please ring the SMTC on 01749 333600 and ask to speak to the Medical Director.