Survive and thrive in paediatrics

Paediatrics is a rewarding but challenging specialty. Our fill rates are up, but encouraging people to choose paediatrics isn't enough. We're committed to supporting you at every stage, from training and beyond. Find out more about the work we're doing around workforce, rota gaps and wellbeing, and hear from other paediatricians about what helps them.

How is the College supporting you?

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, paediatricians have had to show extraordinary resilience.

In autumn 2020, Camilla Kingdon, our VP for Education and Professional Development and Hannah Jacob, Trainees Committee Chair introduced the College's plans on retention - an evolving project. Through a blog and live event, they asked members to share challenges, successes and strategies so we can continue to support each other.

Camilla and Hannah's blog

Recording of live event

For trainees

Written by current trainees, this guide covers the essential elements on what to expect from your training post, and examples of good practice that showcase how different centres across the UK look after their trainees.

Trainee toolkit

For SAS doctors

Staff Grade, Associate Specialist and Specialty (SAS) doctors play important roles in general paediatrics and community child health. We support on training and education, plus representation through the SAS Committee.

SAS doctors guidance

For consultants

As a consultant or other career-grade doctor, you may have a varied career path in paediatrics - such as a 'portfolio career' or less than full time working, volunteering overseas or taking a career break. We look at the varied options.

Career development guidance