Paediatric careers

Event

Applying to ST1 or ST3 in Paediatrics - Webinar

23 October 2025

If you are planning to apply to Paediatric Specialty Training at either ST1 or ST3 over the next two months, join us for this informative webinar and Q&A. The RCPCH Medical Recruitment Team will guide you through the application process, covering basic eligibility, shortlisting, interviews and offer...

Paediatric careers

Course

Being Leader: Leading with Presence in Times of Change - webinar

28 November 2025

This webinar, created and delivered in collaboration with Talent for Care, is designed as a thought-leadership and professional development session. It offers participants insights into the human side of leadership — moving beyond tasks and tactics to focus on presence, authenticity, and intentional...

Paediatric careers

Leadership

Document

Preparing for the consultant paediatrician role: Lived experiences, data and recommended actions

The transition from postgraduate doctor in training (PGDiT) to consultant is one of the most significant in a paediatrician’s working life. Whether approaching qualification via run-through training or the Portfolio Pathway, this can be a time of stress and uncertainty. Paediatricians who have ma...

Paediatric careers

Workforce

Resource

MRCPCH Clinical exam preparation- online learning

Preparing for the MRCPCH Clinical exam? Our online learning includes pre-recorded lectures and video examples of good practice across different stations. The fee is £95 with unlimited access over a 90-day period. When you register we will enrol you on the RCPCH Learning page which will take up t...

Paediatric careers

Examinations

Resource

Workforce CCT survey 2025 report

What happens after paediatricians complete their specialist training, and how do they feel about the transition into a consultant role? We ran a survey of paediatricians who had recently completed, or were about to complete, their paediatric training. Our report, published in September 2025, highlig...

Course

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES)

28 October 2025

Join our free monthly seminar series for paediatric residents, offering practical insights into child health research. Each 45-minute session supports Progress+ curriculum goals and is designed to build confidence in research.

Paediatric careers

Quality improvement

Research

Volunteering opportunity

Member Trustees - volunteering opportunities (applications closed)

Closing date

10 October 2025

Our Board of Trustees is at the forefront of bold and transformative work for children and families in the UK and around the world. We invited applications from Ordinary members and Fellows who can bring strategic vision, sound judgment and passion to this important and fulfilling role. Applications...

Paediatric careers

Leadership

Volunteering opportunity

Academic Training Committee regional representatives - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

27 October 2025

This UK-wide committee advises paediatricians undertaking an academic training programme, raises issues relating to academic training and sets standards for the provision of academic training in paediatrics. We're seeking regional representatives.

Academic medicine

Paediatric careers

Paediatric training

Document

Flexible working in paediatrics: Insights and data, legislation and guidance

Postgraduate doctors in training, consultants and SAS doctors in paediatrics often have flexible working patterns within the NHS. We present data since 2015, relevant UK legislation, guidance from the NHS and RCPCH and real-life experiences from members.

Paediatric careers

Workforce

News

'Leading the way' episode 2 - starting small, thinking big

13 August 2025

Step out of your comfort zone, encourage others, simply show up with integrity: leadership doesn’t always mean taking centre stage. Jonathan spoke with Dr Emma Dyer as she completes her tenure as Trainee Committee Chair, in this second episode of our podcast series.