Those who complete an approved programme of subspecialist
training will be eligible to enter on to the GMC's
Specialist Register as a Paediatrician
(subspecialist). Trainees wishing to continue in general
paediatric or community child health training can do so within
their local deanery training programme.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health runs the
NTN Grid Scheme to allow trainees to compete for subspecialty
training programmes available nationally. On an annual basis
Deaneries are asked to submit approved programmes of
subspecialty training to the College for that year's grid matching
process.
The Grid enables workforce planning so appropriate numbers of
subspecialists are trained without allowing the
situtation to arise where trainees complete highly specialised
training with little chance of obtaining a consultant post in
that subspecialty.
Find out more about the NTN Grid in the
Frequently asked
Questions section
2011 NTN Grid - Update
The 2011 grid will open for applications
from 12 noon Monday 6th September 2010; closing 12 noon Monday 4th
October 2010.
Programme information available for
2011 will be published on the website
shortly.
Who can apply for the Grid?
Grid Person Specification 2011 The
Grid is only available to senior trainees who fulfil the
essential person specification eligibility criteria for grid
training.
Grid Applicant Guide 2011 -
Please read this carefully. The applicant
guide contains information on the whole 2011 grid process
and further guidance on eligibility.
The application form will only be available from 12 noon Monday
6th September 2010 through this website. The application form will
not be made available outside of the application period. All
applications must be made through the RCPCH system; applications
will not be accepted in any other format. Applications received
after the closing time and date will not be considered, this is
strictly enforced.
For 2011, all applications must be submitted with a confirmation
of eligibility form which must be completed by the candidate's
current training deanery Head of School / Regional Advisor or
Programme Director. For further information please see the
reference process within the grid applicant guide.
If you have any queries regarding your eligibility for the 2011
grid after talking to your local deanery then please contact the
NTN Grid Administrator as
soon as possible.
Applications
Find out more about
applications to the NTN
Grid and access the confirmation of eligibility form.
Interviews
The interview period for the Grid process is 22nd November
- 3rd December 2010.
2010 grid round information
The below report gives information on the 2010 grid
round including details on appointments made within each
subspecialty.
Report on the National Training Grid
2010
Contacts
For any queries that are not answered after refering to the
website and applicant guide please email
the NTN Grid
Administrator or phone: 020 7092 6139