Clinical Radiology Meetings Portfolio Lead

The Clinical Radiology (CR) Clinical Meeting Portfolio Lead is a voluntary leadership role at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), working collaboratively with the RCR Learning Team. The post holder will oversee and guide the development, delivery, and quality assurance of all CR clinical meetings within the RCR Learning programme. This role ensures that clinical radiologists across all career stages have access to high-quality, relevant, and evidence-based educational events that support continuing professional development, networking and knowledge sharing, and clinical excellence.

The post holder will manage a team of event leads who are subject matter experts in their specialism, to ensure the CR meetings portfolio maintains high standards, is needs-based, and demonstrates continuous improvement. In collaboration with the RCR Learning team and event leads, they will develop a portfolio strategy, regularly assess the portfolio’s scope and composition, and facilitate the sharing of feedback and innovative practices across all meetings. This role will ensure that each meeting addresses the diverse interests within clinical radiology and reflects current best practice and advancements in each field. Additionally, the position will help shape the strategic direction of the RCR’s clinical meetings, supporting innovation, inclusivity, and alignment with the College’s educational objectives. This role is integral to the RCR’s mission to support and empower healthcare professionals throughout every stage of their careers.

The portfolio currently includes the following products, with the potential for additional courses to be developed via the RCR Learning new product development process.

1. Breast Radiology Biennial Meeting
2. Head and Neck Biennial Meeting
3. MSK Biennial Meeting
4. Pediatrics study day – annual online meeting
5. Thoracic Biennial Meeting

1. Be the clinical lead for the Clinical Radiology, Clinical Meetings Portfolio in alignment with RCR’s strategic objectives and professional standards
2. Collaborate with the RCR Learning team to undertake strategic planning for the meetings portfolio, aligned to RCR Learning’s objectives
3. Collaborate with the RCR Learning team to identify and enact opportunities to refresh and improve meetings within the portfolio, including via our meeting review processes
4. Oversee the portfolio and assure quality, clinical relevance and alignment with curriculum standards and professional frameworks for meetings within the portfolio
5. Review meeting delivery (event) evaluations to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and for sharing best practice
6. When possible, attend meetings to see delivery first-hand
7. Support meta-reviews of product evaluations within their portfolio
8. Lead and support a team of event leads/SMEs (voluntary contributors), facilitating the sharing of best practice and ensuring all meetings are delivered to the RCR’s quality standards
9. Support the RCR team to recruit subject matter experts and meeting leads
10. Contribute to broader RCR learning and development initiatives, sharing expertise and ensuring consistency across clinical disciplines
11. Collaborate with the RCR Learning team, meeting leads, and subject matter experts
12. Attend relevant meetings, such as our Clinical Radiology Learning Leadership Group and portfolio strategy days
13. Uphold RCR values and code of conduct in all activities
14. Undertake other duties relevant to the scope of the role in line with faculty and RCR strategic priorities

1. Voluntary, three-year term (extendable by invitation)
2. Minimum of 8 days per year, [including attending courses to observe, planning, and evaluation.
3. Meetings planned for at least one year in advance.

Fellow of the College by examination (no minimum period as a Fellow is required), resident in the United Kingdom, hold a current license to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC) and be in active clinical practice

1. Clinical background in Clinical Radiology with excellent understanding of the CR curriculum
2. Experience in educational programme or meeting development
3. Knowledge of the best current practice in medical education and learning resources
4. Strong leadership and organisational skills, with experience coordinating multiple contributors or teams
5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with clinicians, educators, data scientists, and industry or academic partners, building strong and effective cross-disciplinary relationships
6. Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills, with experience guiding multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts to deliver innovative and high-quality learning products and meetings
7. Desirable: experience in delivering successful, high quality and innovative meetings or conferences

1. Opportunities to work with other professionals/clinicians and experts developing learning products for the benefit of our members
2. CPD credits for development of learning activities and contributions
3. Use of the title ‘Clinical Radiology; Clinical Meetings Portfolio Lead’
4. Financial assistance for travel and subsistence is available

1. Support by the CR LFLG Chair
2. Supported by the RCR Learning team
3. RCR Learning staff will manage the product management, marketing, pricing, event logistics, sponsorship, and non-clinical aspects
4. Dedicated staff point of contact within the team
5. Joint leadership with other Faculty Leads as appropriate

1. Adherence to RCR values and Contributor Code of Conduct
2. Maintenance of confidentiality and integrity, including compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR 2016
3. Assignment of intellectual property rights for course materials to the RCR
4. Representation of RCR only with prior agreement to ensure communications reflect the organisation’s official stance

As a portfolio lead, you are expected to embody and promote the RCR’s core values in all aspects of your work. These values underpin the College’s culture and guide our approach to education, collaboration, and professional conduct.

The RCR values are:

• Leadership: Inspiring and supporting others to achieve excellence
• Learning: Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Collaboration: Working together with respect, openness, and integrity
• Innovation: Embracing new ideas and approaches to advance our specialties
• Inclusivity: Valuing diversity and ensuring equitable opportunities for all

j) Induction & Onboarding

Portfolio leads will receive induction and ongoing support from the RCR Learning team, including access to resources and training as needed.

k) Feedback & Evaluation

Performance and course quality will be reviewed through delegate feedback, observations, peer review, and post-course evaluation meetings.

l) Succession Planning

Handover to a new portfolio lead will be managed collaboratively to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer.