Our service is delivered by a dedicated and skilled team. We always aim to:
- See patients in a timely way
- Treat everyone as an individual, with dignity and respect
- Provide the best imaging we can for each patient’s needs
- Ensure that results are communicated to the person requesting the examination as soon as possible
The services we provide include:
- X-rays
- Ultrasound scans
- Bone density scanning (DXA)
- Mammograms, including breast screening
All our staff are here to help, we are a friendly team dedicated to providing the best quality care and the best experience for all our patients. Many of our professionals hold postgraduate qualifications within their specialist field and we are committed to developing our staff to improve the service we offer. We welcome your feedback and your suggestions; please speak to a member of staff when you visit.
Over 85% of patients with a booked appointment are seen either on time or early. Please try to be on time for your appointment. If you are late, we will always make every effort to see you, but it may not be possible and we may need to rebook you for another time.
We invite your feedback on all aspects of the service we provide. Feel free to pass on your comments to me, or any member of the team.
Louise Koplick, Radiology Team Manager
X-ray
GP sit-and-wait service
This is a GP-referred, sit-and-wait service operated on a first-come, first-served basis.
You may use this service up to four weeks after your GP has advised you to have an x-ray.
Please note: you may be asked to undress for some examinations. In this case, a gown will be provided to change into.
X-ray sit-and-wait service opening times:
Monday to Friday: 9am to 12pm, and 1.30pm to 4pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays: No sit and wait service
X-ray appointment booking line:
If you would prefer a booked appointment, this service is also available. Please contact our booking line:
0113 39 21633 or 0113 39 21634
Our dedicated team will be happy to help between 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Please note: the Radiology department is closed on bank holidays.
Ultrasound
Please note
Ultrasound is by appointment only. You will need to follow some preparation instructions for many ultrasound scans.
You will be given specific instructions in your appointment letter, but some guidance is listed here.
If you are coming for a renal (kidney) scan, a pelvic scan, or an obstetric (pregnancy) scan, you will need a full bladder. We ask you to drink 1.5 pints of water, finishing at least one hour before your appointment time. Do not empty your bladder between then and your appointment.
Please do not stop taking any vital medication.
Opening times
- Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm
- Saturday to Sunday: Closed
- Bank Holidays: Closed
Early evening (up to 20.00 hours) and weekend appointments are sometimes available – please ask if you would prefer this option.
Some Ultrasound scans can only be performed by a specialist Sonographer and this can affect the appointment times you are offered.
Booking Line
If you need to change your appointment, or for general enquiries, please ring our booking line:
0113 39 21633 or 0113 39 21634
Our dedicated team will be happy to help between 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Bone Density (DXA)
DXA is by appointment only
At your appointment you will be asked to change into a hospital gown for the examination.
Opening times:
Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays: No Appointments
Booking line:
If we have asked you to ring and make an appointment, or if you need to change your appointment, please contact our booking line:
0113 39 21633 or 0113 39 21634
Our dedicated team will be happy to help between 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Mammogram
Mammograms are facilitated by Leeds and Wakefield Breast Screening in the Radiology department.
Sometimes we also host a mobile Breast Screening Van, located at the rear of the main car park. These appointments are not restricted to Monday to Wednesday. Your appointment letter will state which location to report to.
Mammography is by appointment only.
Mammography booking lines:
For queries relating to breast screening appointments, please contact:
For queries relating to symptomatic, follow-up, or family history mammography, please contact:
Our dedicated team will be happy to help between 8:30am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Mammography opening times:
Thursday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm
Saturday to Wednesday: No appointments available.
Leeds and Wakefield Breast Screening:
Monday to Wednesday: 9am to 4:30pm
Thursday to Sunday: No appointments available.
Bank Holidays: Closed
What our patients say
“I have just experienced my first mammogram – post-surgery, chemo and radiotherapy – with Maggie. I was worried and fearful and Maggie was wonderful, and we got through it! Thank you.”
– Anonymous
“Mammogram staff were excellent. Kind, caring, smiley, professional and delightful! Thank you.”
– Anonymous
“Kind, caring staff in Radiology. Thank you.”
– Anonymous
“Such a pleasure to walk into hospital and be greeted and dealt with in a very polite and welcoming manner. Many thanks.”
– Mrs Boyce
“Beautiful and clean, always treated with care. Thank you.”
– Anonymous
“Mammogram service: good. Quick, efficient, workers polite, room warm.”
– Anonymous
How to find us
Radiology
Ground Floor
Wharfedale Hospital
Newall Carr Road
Otley
West Yorkshire
LS21 2LY
From the car park entrance: Head straight forward along the corridor, past Minor Injuries on the right. Go through the double doors – Radiology is straight ahead.
Sometimes we host a mobile Breast Screening Van, located at the rear of the main car park. Your appointment letter will state which location to report to.
Find out how to get to Wharfedale Hospital.
Further information
Childcare (Under 16 years of age)
It is Trust policy that patients and carers are not allowed to leave children unaccompanied in waiting areas. Unfortunately, children may not accompany patients into the examination room. If you do bring children with you, they must be accompanied in the waiting area by a responsible adult.
Chaperones
We will provide a chaperone for all intimate examinations. You may also request a chaperone for any examination and we will aim to provide one immediately. Occasionally, this might not be possible – in such an event we will rebook your appointment for when a chaperone is available.
Valuables
You are strongly advised not to bring money (other than for parking or refreshments) and other valuables into the hospital. The Trust cannot accept responsibility for the loss of property brought onto the premises. For many examinations in radiology, you will be asked to remove jewellery. It would be greatly appreciated if you remove all jewellery ahead of your appointment and leave it at home for safekeeping.
Radiology services at our other hospitals
For information about radiology services available at our other hospitals in Leeds, please see the main Radiology page.