Clinical Radiology ST1 Interview Preparation — 2026
This guide covers everything you need to know to prepare for the Clinical Radiology ST1 (Clinical Radiology ST1) interview in the 2026 recruitment cycle. The Clinical Radiology ST1 interview consists of 1 station covering Interview. Tracks section-level evidence, eligibility, and export readiness from the locally captured guidance corpus.
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Interview Stations
The Clinical Radiology ST1 interview consists of 1 station. Each station is timed and assesses different competencies.
Interview
Track the route interview flow and supporting evidence.
Portfolio Scoring Breakdown
Your portfolio is scored against these domains. Map your evidence to each section before the interview to maximise your score.
Eligibility
3 ptsYou meet all criteria specified in the Eligibility to Apply section above.
- Eligibility3 pts
Clinical knowledge
3 ptsInterest in, and understanding of, the training programme.
- Clinical knowledge3 pts
Workplace skills
3 ptsAbility to work in multi-professional teams and supervise colleagues. Ability to lead, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members.
- Workplace skills3 pts
Academic knowledge
3 ptsUnderstanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues. Understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- Academic knowledge3 pts
Personal skills
3 ptsCommitment to personal and professional development. Ability to work on own initiative, demonstrating curiosity.
- Personal skills3 pts
Values:
3 ptsUnderstands, respects, and demonstrates the values of the NHS.
- Values:3 pts
Key Dates & Deadlines
Important dates for the Clinical Radiology ST1 2026 recruitment cycle. Dates may change — check official sources for updates.
Eligibility Requirements
You must meet all essential eligibility criteria. These are assessed at the application stage.
Qualifications
You must hold a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS, MBBS) degree or other equivalent medical qualification.
Registration & right to work
You must: Be eligible to work in the UK. Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) at the time of application, **and** hold a current licence to practise on the date your post commences.
GMC registration details or licence evidence.
Career history
You must be able to provide complete details of your employment history, including any gaps.
Disclosure
You must complete all sections of the application form fully and truthfully, in accordance with written guidelines. You must disclose in your application if you are subject to any ongoing fitness to practise proceedings or are subject to any fitness to practise conditions.
CAPABILITY/Competences FOR ST1/CT1 ENTRY
You must have evidence of achievement of foundation competences in the three and a half years preceding the advertised post start date for the vacancy, via one of the following four methods: Current employment in a UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO) affiliated foundation programme; **or** Current employment in a GMC approved Specialty Training Programme holding either a National Training Number (NTN) or Deanery Reference Number (DRN); **or**
GMC registration details or licence evidence.
Experience
You must have 18 months or less experience (whole time equivalent) in Radiology (not including Foundation modules) by the advertised post start date for the vacancy; a maximum of four months can be counted as Foundation-level and subsequent experience will be counted towards the 18 months. All experience in posts at any level in this specialty count, irrespective of the country the experience is gained.
Official Source Documents
Verify all information against the latest published documents before your application.
Clinical Radiology ST1 person specification
Published by: NHS England Medical Hub
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Connect with other candidates
Find a Clinical Radiology ST1 study buddy
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Practice Clinical Radiology ST1 mock interviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Clinical Radiology ST1 interview format?
The Clinical Radiology ST1 interview consists of 1 station: Interview. Each station assesses different competencies in a timed format.
How is Clinical Radiology ST1 selected in 2026?
Tracks section-level evidence, eligibility, and export readiness from the locally captured guidance corpus.
When are Clinical Radiology ST1 interviews in 2026?
Key dates for Clinical Radiology ST1 2026: Application opened — 23 Oct 2025; Application closed — 20 Nov 2025; Interview window — 23–27 Feb 2026; Initial offers — 31 Mar 2026. Check official sources for any changes.
What documents do I need for Clinical Radiology ST1 selection?
You need to meet 6 eligibility criteria including: Qualifications, Registration & right to work, Career history, and more. See the eligibility section below for the complete list.
How many points is the Clinical Radiology ST1 portfolio worth?
The Clinical Radiology ST1 portfolio is assessed across 6 scoring sections: Eligibility, Clinical knowledge, Workplace skills, Academic knowledge, Personal skills, Values:. Each section has specific criteria and maximum point allocations.
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