Training in Clinical Oncology and the Transition from Trainee to Consultant: Results of the Royal College of Radiologists' 2015 Post-Certificate of Completion of Training Survey
New consultants would like more exposure to advanced radiotherapy techniques during specialty training. Out-of-programme activities helped prepare trainees for their first consultant post. The FRCR Examination is seen as essential in a technical specialty like clinical oncology. Challenges faced by new consultants include a heavy workload and frequent changes to job plan between interview and start date. New consultants are often reliant on arranging informal mentoring with colleagues for advice and support by themselves.