Kerry Mills MSc PgC BSc (Hons) FHEA

Kerry Mills MSc PgC BSc (Hons) FHEA is National Lead for Strategic Partnerships and Diagnostic Engagement at xWave. An HCPC-registered diagnostic radiographer, Kerry brings nearly 30 years’ experience spanning clinical practice, leadership, education and national workforce transformation within healthcare. Before joining xWave, Kerry held a national strategic leadership role within NHS England, focused on workforce, training and education across the cancer and diagnostics workforce. Throughout a varied career, Kerry has worked across complex healthcare systems at regional and national level, leading strategic stakeholder engagement, workforce transformation and education strategy. Often described as a “critical connector,” Kerry is recognised for building collaborative partnerships that enable progress across professions, pathways and systems. Kerry has a strong professional interest in leadership development, workforce transformation and supporting future-focused diagnostic services, and is passionate about collaborative leadership that delivers meaningful, sustainable improvement across healthcare systems through strong partnerships, innovation and shared purpose. Kerry is currently completing a Professional Doctorate exploring self-perceptions of leadership among Radiology Service Managers in England, research that reflects a long-standing commitment to developing the leaders who will shape the future of diagnostic services. A regular speaker at national and international events, Kerry shares insights on diagnostic workforce transformation, leadership and service development, drawing on a rare combination of clinical, educational and system-level experience. Whether working with clinical teams, education providers or national bodies, Kerry brings a people-centred, system-wide perspective to every conversation, with a clear focus on building the skilled, confident and sustainable diagnostic workforce that patients need today and tomorrow.