RCR standards and guidance consultations

The public consultation is now open on the following draft documents:

• Person specification for Specialist doctors working in Clinical Oncology

• Person specification for Specialist doctors working in Clinical Radiology

The person specifications have been developed to support greater consistency, transparency and recognition in progression to Specialist doctor roles. They are intended for SAS doctors, clinical leaders, managers and employers and provide specialty-specific examples of the capabilities, experience and evidence that may be relevant when developing, recruiting to and progressing into Specialist doctor roles.

We are also consulting on the proposed introductory webpage text that will accompany the person specifications when they are published. This text explains the purpose, intended audiences and status of the documents. Once published, separate clinical oncology and clinical radiology webpages will be created so that users can easily find the information relevant to their specialty.

Below you will find the two draft person specifications, the proposed webpage text and a consultation comments form. Please review the documents and, if you have any feedback, complete the comments form and email it to [email protected].

The public consultation will close at 5pm on Tuesday 25 August.

The public consultation is now open for the draft Management of unscheduled radiotherapy treatment interruptions – RCR Guidance. Fifth edition.

Once published this will replace The timely delivery of radical radiotherapy: guidelines for the management of unscheduled treatment interruptions Fourth edition.

Below you will find the guidance draft and comments form. Please review the guidance and if you have any feedback, please complete the comments form, and email the form to [email protected]. 

The public consultation will close at 5pm on Thursday 6 August.

The public consultation is now open for the draft Palliative radiotherapy guidance.

This guidance seeks to establish evidence‑based standards by clearly defining the palliative intent of treatment, setting realistic expectations of benefit, and positioning radiotherapy as one component of holistic, multidisciplinary care. It emphasises careful patient selection, individualised assessment, and the supportive—but not prescriptive—role of prognostic models, alongside the importance of effective communication with referrers and shared understanding across pathways.

Below you will find the guidance draft and comments form. Please review the guidance and if you have any feedback, please complete the comments form, and email the form to [email protected].

The public consultation will close at 5pm on Thursday 30 July.

The public consultation is now open for the draft 'Guidelines for Image Viewing and Reporting Systems, Diagnostic Displays and Human Interface Devices'

Once published this will replace the guidance 'Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and guidelines on diagnostic display devices, third edition'

Below you will find the guidance draft and comments form. Please review the guidance and if you have any feedback, please complete the comments form, and email the form to [email protected].

The public consultation will close on 14 August.