Support & wellbeing

Developing resources on support and wellbeing is a cross-Faculty policy priority for the College.

The RCR’s Workforce Censuses for Clinical Radiology and Clinical Oncology highlight year on year the concern by heads of service and clinical directors of the impact of workforce shortages on workforce morale, wellbeing, burnout and capacity for service development.

With a focus on prevention, we are committed to identifying the root causes and wider impact of stress in both specialties, supporting members in maintaining their wellbeing, and promoting a supportive working culture. Long-term, unaddressed burnout can have devastating consequences including chronic health conditions, a low sense of professional accomplishment and quality of patient care.

Support and wellbeing resources

The following resources are available for Fellows and members across the RCR:

Neuro inclusive departments

Drawing on the experiences of neurodivergent doctors in our specialties, the guide emphasises that genuine inclusion requires proactive, personalised support to address workplace stressors that disproportionately affect neurodivergent colleagues.

Neuro-inclusive departments

Sexual Safety in the Workplace

Sexual safety in the workplace is a fundamental right for all employees. This resource page aims to provide some guidance and information of where to find support whether an employee or employer to maintain a safe and respectful work environment.

Sexual safety in the workplace

Equity and allyship in practice

This webinar series, known otherwise as REAP, is a programme to raise awareness of the background and importance of EDI in our specialities, and to bolster confidence in these principals

Find out more

Support and wellbeing champions

This pilot scheme to create and appoint support and wellbeing champion roles is running over 2025/26, before it is rolled out across medical imaging services and cancer centres.

Find out more about the pilot scheme and how to apply

Mentoring & participation schemes

RCR Mentoring Scheme: Our mentoring scheme helps support you as you navigate the transitions in your career. It also offers a selection of resources to help you navigate your mentorship journey, ensuring the relationships you build are productive and enjoyable.

Find out more about our mentoring scheme.

RadReach: The RadReach mentoring scheme aims to transform training at an elemental level and offer continued support for final year medical students and/or foundation scheme doctors from a widening participation background.

Find out more about RadReach.

Guidance documents and reports

Guidance: Job Planning guidance for consultant and SAS doctors

Click for Clinical Oncology

Click for Clinical Radiology

Reports

(April 2021): Care is not just for the patient

Read the report

Spotlight on series

Our ‘Spotlight on…’ series provides top tips for oncologists and radiologists on topical issues affecting their roles. We’ve collaborated with our Fellows and members to share best practice and practical support to benefit doctors at all stages of their careers.

Learn more about the Spotlight On Series

Resources from other healthcare organisations

Please note, links from the RCR website to external websites and material are provided for information only and do not constitute endorsement or approval. The RCR is not responsible for the accuracy, legality or content of any external sources referenced on this website.

The NHS Practitioner Health Programme

A free, confidential NHS primary care mental health and addiction service with expertise in treating health & care professionals

The British Medical Association

The British Medical Association offer a range of wellbeing support services and information.

The General Medical Council (GMC)

The GMC's report ‘The state of medical education and practice in the UK: Workplace experiences 2023’ offers practical steps organisations can take to improve satisfaction and wellbeing.

Civility Saves Lives

Civility Saves Lives aims to change behaviours of medics through providing evidence in digestible formats such as podcasts, videos, websites and academic papers.

Doctors in Distress

An independent charity which provides peer support for all healthcare workers to protect their mental health and prevent suicide.

NHS Employers

NHS Employers, 2022: Beating Burnout in the NHS