The state of the clinical radiology workforce
Our 2025 census report highlights the challenges facing services across the UK.
As our Fellows and members are acutely aware, there are growing shortfalls in clinical radiology. For the first time, our report reveals a geographic divide, with shortages worse in rural and under-resourced areas of the UK.
We outline several key recommendations for government and the NHS which, if acted on, would help ensure more sustainable and effective radiology services, now and in the future.
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Our 2025 census report reveals:
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Shortfall of clinical radiology consultants
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Forecast shortfall of clinical radiology consultants by 2030
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Clinical radiology consultants forecast to retire by 2035
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Radiology leaders who have seen patients’ conditions worsen due to staff shortages
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Demand for complex imaging vs rate of workforce growth
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Record spend on outsourcing, insourcing and locums to meet excess demand
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