CO e-Learning Site Specialty Lead

Are you a clinical oncologist who is passionate about developing interactive learning for the benefit of Fellows and members worldwide? RCR Learning is at an exciting and pivotal point in the development of our e-learning resources. We are seeking 6 new sub-speciality leads to join our newly formed learning faculty, dedicated to e-learning development and review, to support this important work.

In April 2025 the RCR launched “RCR Learn”, the new e-learning platform for Fellows and members.  RCR Learn contains a range of high-quality, interactive educational resources, which we plan to expand substantially over the next few years. It is a key RCR membership benefit. Our vision for this is simple: to provide high-quality, accessible, practical, engaging and valuable educational resources for all.

We are looking to recruit oncologists across the full range of sub-speciality interests and those with a strong interest in new technology to lead on developing the content further within their area of expertise, fully supported by the RCR e-learning team.  This will include creation of interactive contouring and radiotherapy planning related to your speciality and reviewing, updating, and creating new site-specific interactive content including updates regarding latest developments.

There will be an e-Learning Site Specialist Leads in minimum 6 of the following sub-specialities:

• Breast
• Lung
• Upper Gastrointestinal/ hepatobiliary  
• Lower Gastrointestinal 
• Head and neck
• Uro-oncology 
• Neuro-oncology
• Gynaecological
• Sarcoma/Paediatric
• Skin
• Cancer Unknown Primary/Palliative radiotherapy
• Technical radiotherapy
• Systemic therapy development

Although in the long term we are seeking leads in all areas, initially we plan to recruit six oncologist who specialise in any of the 13 sub-speciality areas.  We are aware that many oncologists will have more than one area that they feel they could lead development of e-learning content in, and we would be pleased to receive applications from those who can lead in either one or more than one area.

The site specialist leads will form part of a faculty alongside the CO e-learning lead, Dr Alison Cameron, and the RCR Learning Development Manager, Dr Amrita Bose.  The faculty will collaborate together to develop these new resources and help to recruit and co-ordinate oncology colleagues and liaise with site specific groups and radiologists to assist in the development of these resources. 

Results of an RCR insight panel have guided the initial development plans which noted a strong preference for resources relating to contouring and planning, new technology and comprehensive site-specific resources including updates on new practice changing research. Therefore the faculty will initially focus on:

• Development of contouring atlas for tumour sites and OAR/ gold standards for interactive online contouring
• Review of site-specific material currently on RCR Learn with development of material to fill gaps and refresh out of date material
• Production of annual updates in site specific areas e.g. “what’s new in….” and “highlights of x conference”
• Bite sized anatomy and OAR contour demonstrations
• Palliative radiotherapy training and competency

These will use a range of media including contouring atlas, online interactive contouring and other learning, recorded demonstrations, spoken slides/recorded presentations, and podcasts, with a mix of longer sessions and bite-sized.  In addition the faculty will work with the new CO Exam Preparation Lead regarding development of e-learning resources related to FRCR.  

• Contribute to your College and faculty’s professional development offering and help support training and retention for our specialism. 
• Collaborate with, and learn from, Fellows, members and partners based around the globe as the RCR develops its educational offering. 
• Earn CPD credits for the development and delivery of learning activities. 
• Attend an RCR Learning event free of charge (space permitting).
• Use of the title RCR CR e-Learning Site-Specialist Lead. 

The e-Learning Site Specialist Lead is responsible for all clinical activities relating to the development of their sub-speciality e-learning programme, including:

• Review of site-specific material currently on RCR Learn related to your sub-speciality site(s) and identify gaps in the portfolio and material that requires updating
• Facilitate development of contouring and planning resources for your tumour specialist sites and associated regional organs at risk
• Work with members of the CR faculty to create anatomy teaching resources related to your sub-speciality site(s)
• Based on the gap analysis identify and develop new e-learning resources in your sub-speciality, which support the RCR’s strategic priorities and the needs of our membership globally.
• Identifying opportunities within our live events programme to develop high-quality interactive recorded content on our e-learning platform. 
• Collaborating closely with the RCR Learning team to develop, plan and organise the RCR’s CPD learning resources. 
• As part of the RCR e-Learning Faculty Leadership Group, attend meetings and contribute to the ongoing direction of RCR Learning more widely. 
• Supporting the ongoing recruitment and succession planning of the e-Learning Faculty, supported by the RCR Learning team. 
• Undertaking other duties relevant to the scope of the role in line with the faculty and RCR strategic priorities. 

If you have any questions regarding these roles please contact Dr Alison Cameron, RCR e-learning Clinical Oncology Lead: [email protected] 

To apply, please email a copy of your CV and share a brief explanation of why you would like to be involved with Amrita Bose, Learning Development Manager at [email protected]

Our closing date is Monday, 30 June, 9:00 am. After this we'll be in touch to let you know the next steps.