Recruitment

We held two live, public webinars during August for trainees who are thinking about applying to sub-specialty Grid training this year. Here we provide the recordings and written questions / answers for those who could not make the live event and/or would like to listen again.

Make the most of your paediatric training. This document for trainees (and their trainers) covers the essential elements on what to expect from a training post. We have also provided examples of good practice - aiming to reflect variation across the country - that showcase how different centres look...

As a Level 3 paediatric trainee or post completion paediatrician, you may wish to apply for a SPIN module. This comprises additional training and experience in a clinical area, and is available within training or after completing training.

​Anyone hiring a paediatrician to provide an NHS service has to organise a special interview panel, an Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC), if they are recruiting a consultant or a specialty doctor. This explains the role of the RCPCH and College rep, with a full guide for employers, employees and...

To become a paediatrician you will need to complete a medical degree at a university medical school to become a fully qualified doctor. There are a number of medical schools in the UK. When choosing a medical school you will need to think carefully about the location and the entry requirements. It t...

Applications for paediatric specialty training (ST) at Level 1 in the UK, (also known as National Round 1) will open on 5 November 2020. The recruitment round will be for posts starting in August / September 2021. Due to the adjustments to process enforced by COVID-19, some arrangements are still...

Below you can find posts that have been pre-approved by the RCPCH as being suitable for MTI applicants seeking two years of training in the NHS.

From recruitment to certification... this is your RCPCH guide to paediatric specialty training in the UK. It covers your annual review of competence progression (ARCP) and the varied options for your training.

The MTI(p) scheme provides paediatricians from outside the UK / European Economic Area two years of high quality postgraduate training in the NHS. MTI(p) doctors can take up spare training capacity, providing a low cost and longer term alternative to locum appointments. This is a step-by-step guide ...

This information is for doctors applying for paediatric specialty training (ST) at ST3 or ST4 in the UK - known as National Round 2. Applications are currently closed for Round 2. The Round 2 re-advert for ST4 applicants to start in post in February or March 2021 is currently at the longlisting/self...