As a regional representative, advise paediatricians undertaking an academic training programme, raise issues and help set standards for the provision of academic training in paediatrics.
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Membership
Getting adolescent and young adults health rightWant to ensure your services and health support are engaging for this population? Join our two-session online course on 16 and 17 October.
Community building in MilestonesThe latest issue of your member magazine shines a light on connections - with contributions from Visiting Fellows, senior members on planning for retirement and more. -
Education and careers
Assessment - the rationale for changeWe have begun to review the programme of assessment within the Progress+ curriculum to ensure it is fair and fit for purpose. Vice President for Training and Assessment, Dr Cathryn Chadwick, explains why. -
Work we do
Invited reviewsWe deliver clinically-led peer reviews to healthcare organisations, providing independent, objective expert advice and external assurance on your clinical services and quality of care. -
Resources
Flexible working data and guidanceOur new resource presents insights on flexible working patterns from 2015 to 2025, UK legislation and NHS guidance. Plus, paediatricians' experiences balancing clinical life, aspirations and personal wellbeing.
Standards for emergency careThe 5th edition of our Facing the Future document outlines how to deliver safe, high quality and integrated care for patients in Paediatric Emergency Departments in the UK.
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Key topics
Strengthening children’s community health servicesMore than 314,000 children and young people in England alone are waiting for community health services, and wait times are getting worse. We outline the evidence and impact, and call for action across the UK. -
News and events
Scotland manifestoHow can the health, wellbeing and rights of children and young people be not only safeguarded, but actively prioritised? The Holyrood election is in May 2026 and we have a 'prescription for change' for the next Scottish Government.
Grand Round 2025-26Register for our new fortnightly series of free, one-hour webinars, which replicate the 'Grand Round' that takes place in many hospitals. Each features an expert-led presentation on clinical and professional paediatric practice, followed by a live Q&A.
Digital Paediatrics 2025Join us in Birmingham or online on Wednesday 5 November for our first-ever conference on digital health technology. We'll explore how digital innovation is transforming paediatric care, with insights from leading tech companies and NHS digital pioneers.
Officer for Research
This is an exciting role to focus on strengthening, promoting and expanding child health and paediatric research across the UK.
The Angoff Panel is responsible for undertaking Angoff standard-setting meetings to set and maintain the standard for the College’s theory exams. We are currently seeking judges to prepare for and contribute to these meetings.
The BPSU is seeking an Infectious Disease representative and a Medical Advisor to join its Scientific Committee where you'll help advance knowledge on rare childhood conditions.
We're seeking a member representative for our CYP engagement committee to help ensure the voice of children, young people and families remains at the heart of everything the College does.
The CSACs supervise the development and delivery of sub-specialty training. We have vacancies in allergy, nephrology, neurodisability, neurology and respiratory medicine.
Seeking a Chair of the working group to update RCPCH guidelines to facilitate inclusive, evidence-informed discussions and ensure that final recommendations reflect the best available evidence and group consensus.
As part of the LTFT network, advise trainees and raise related issues within your area - with vacancies for regional reps in England and Scotland and a trainee rep.
Our James Spence Medal, Honorary Fellowship and Members' Award celebrate excellence. Our Nominations Committee is seeking a member with honours to help us promote the awards and assess nominations.
Help oversee the scenario generations, development, delivery and quality assurance of our Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure. We are seeking a committee member.
Trainees
Trainee paediatricians provide a welcome perspective to our boards and committees! In this round, we have vacancies for regional representatives on our Trainees Committee and Trainee Research Network, and trainee reps on our CSAC Neurology and Less Than Full Time Training Advisors Network.
Why volunteer
Volunteering is vital to our College’s work, with over 3,000 members contributing annually. By getting involved, you’ll shape paediatrics, support future generations, influence healthcare and gain invaluable professional and personal growth.