RCR Resource Authors
Are you passionate about e-learning and medical education? Would you like to shape the future of e-learning for radiology and oncology professionals? If so, we invite you to join our RCR Learning Faculty as a Resource Author!
Background
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is redeveloping its e-learning library to support lifelong learning for Fellows and members worldwide. Our new platform, RCR Learn, will offer a curated selection of high-quality, interactive educational resources across clinical radiology and oncology specialties. As a resource author, you will play a vital role in designing, writing, reviewing, and quality-assuring e-learning resources aligned with specialty curricula and strategic priorities.
Clinical Radiology
- Sub-specialty: Breast; Cardiac; Chest; Gastrointestinal; Gynaecology; Paediatrics; Vascular & Interventional; Nuclear Medicine Physics
- Structured reporting exercises
Clinical Oncology
- Site-specialty: Anatomy; Lower Gastrointestinal; Head & Neck; Gynaecology
- Contouring Atlas and Contouring Practice Exercises
As a Resource Author, you will:
- Collaborate with Sub-Specialty and Site-Specialty Leads and the RCR Learning team to scope and review e-learning resources for your area(s) of expertise.
- Write and review clinical content, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with curriculum standards.
- Work with the RCR Learning Design team to adapt material into engaging, learner-friendly formats.
- Support quality assurance by reviewing draft content and providing constructive feedback.
Person Specification
We are seeking individuals who:
- Have demonstrable experience or a strong interest in medical education and e-learning.
- Are team players, willing to collaborate with faculty leads, learning designers, and other authors.
- Can commit voluntary working time to meet agreed project timelines.
- Are enthusiastic about sharing expertise and supporting the professional development of peers.
- Can communicate complex clinical concepts clearly and effectively for a digital audience.
Benefits
- Play a key role in shaping the future of RCR’s e-learning offer, contributing to your own professional development.
- Gain valuable experience in the development of e-learning for medical education.
- Be named as an author on published resources, enhancing your professional profile.
- Expand your professional network by working closely with RCR’s clinical faculty, senior consultants, clinical mentors, and e-learning experts.
- Receive a certificate from the College for your contribution, which can be used as supporting evidence for your Generic Professional Capabilities (Domain 8) development.
How to apply
If this opportunity interests you, please apply using the application form.
You will be asked a few questions about your interests; to provide a short statement (150 words maximum) on your experience and/or interest in contributing to an educational initiative in your area of specialty; and to upload a short CV.
Applications are welcome from radiology and oncology professionals based both within and outside the UK.
Further details can be found in the Candidate Pack.
If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected].