Contribute your expertise
At the Royal College of Radiologists, your contribution matters
We invite you to join the many other members, Fellows and supporters who give their time and expertise voluntarily to further our work, so together we can support excellence in medical imaging and cancer treatment.
Impact.
Change that matters
Underpinning all that we do at the RCR is striving always for better outcomes for patients. Your involvement will strengthen our impact and support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. You can play your part in advocating for positive change, building the workforce and supporting excellence in medical imaging, interventional radiology and cancer treatment.
Recognition.
Leave a lasting impact on your specialty
Every hour you give strengthens our community built on collaboration, expertise and excellence. And every role you take on – whether contributing your time as an examiner, a committee member, or panellist – leaves a lasting impact on your specialty.
Becoming a Contributor at the RCR provides the opportunity to shape the profession and amplify the voice of your colleagues, whilst gaining visibility and recognition amongst your peers across the UK and beyond.
Collaboration and Growth.
Join a community of professionals
No matter your specialty or stage of career, we offer a wide range of opportunities to diversify your skillset and advance your personal development. Join a community of professionals and build your networks with other members and Fellows that contribute their time and expertise.
Some of the many ways to work with us:
Become an examiner
Contribute to the internationally recognised benchmark of excellence, and a vital element of UK training.
Insight Panel
Your opportunity to share your opinions and to shape our activities by completing two short surveys a month.
Contribute to RCR Learning
Work with us to design new and evolve existing learning resources for resident doctors in training.
Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI)
Contribute your expertise by joining the QSI Quality Mark scheme as an expert reviewer.
Work on our journals
The RCR’s two monthly academic journals, Clinical Oncology and Clinical Radiology play a vital role.
Standards and guidance consultations
From time to time we request your feedback on draft standards and guidance documents.
FAQs
Contributing at the RCR provides opportunities to get involved in interesting discussions, challenge your thinking and learn from your peers.
The Candidate Pack sets out the purpose and responsibilities of each role. We provide induction sessions to ensure you are informed and feel confident as you begin, and our dedicated and friendly staff work hard to ensure our Contributors are supported and enabled to fulfil their role effectively.
Many roles can be fulfilled online. We use Microsoft Teams and other online software to communicate, meet and work. For those roles that require in person attendance, the RCR office is modern, well-equipped and located right next to the green space of Lincoln’s Inn Fields. Travel and accommodation expenses for in person events are covered by our Travel and expenses policy.
“I have really enjoyed meeting and working with other like-minded colleagues from across the country and other members of the RCR.”
“Good IT and organisation support. Good colleagues to work with.”
“I believe it is valuable. The administrative support at the RCR is great.”
The RCR will offer you strong support, ensuring that you are informed, feel valued, and are equipped to fulfil your role.
This may include:
- information and administrative support provided by an RCR staff contact
- regular engagement opportunities with RCR staff and fellow Contributors
- RCR's Contributor Officer, providing high-level support for all Contributors
- the opportunity to attend induction sessions, providing you with all relevant information to fulfil your role effectively
- the Contributor Code of Conduct and Contributor Handbook, which provide reassurance around our expectations of conduct and personal integrity
- a commitment to cover expenses incurred, in line with our Travel and Expenses Policy