Christopher Pagett
Radiotherapy Physicist at Leeds Teachings Hospitals NHS Trust
About Christopher
Christopher is a Radiotherapy Physicist working at Leeds Teachings Hospitals NHS Trust where he has been working ever since he became a registered scientist in September 2019. He successfully applied to the North West HEE ICA Bridging Scheme in April 2024 which concluded in November 2024. This scheme helped him to develop a competitive application for the R6 NIHR DCAF (now doctoral fellowship) which he applied for in November 2024 and interviewed for in April 2025. Following a successful interview, he will be starting the doctoral fellowship hosted by his hospital and the University of Leeds in November 2025.
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Current Role: Clinical Scientist
Organisation: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Email: christopher.pagett@nhs.net
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NHS R&D Programme: HEE/NIHR ICA Bridging Scheme
Year of Cohort: 2024
Achievements and Research Impact
Christopher successfully applied for and was awarded the R6 NIHR Doctoral Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowship (DCAF, now Doctoral Fellowship) following interview in April 2025. He will commence this prestigious fellowship in November 2025.
Reflections on the NHS R&D NW Programme
Christopher particularly valued the personality types, leadership content, and group discussions in the Bridging Scheme, which enhanced his self-awareness and understanding of colleagues, supporting his successful fellowship application.
Professional Goals
- Short-term: Deliver a successful NIHR Doctoral Fellowship.
- Long-term: Become an effective research leader in radiotherapy physics.
Congratulations to Christopher Pagett for securing his NIHR Doctoral Fellowship through the Bridging Scheme pathway, demonstrating exceptional promise as a clinical academic in radiotherapy physics.
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