We offer a generous package of benefits, including 25 days holiday a year, bank holidays and Christmas closure, personal pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution and interest-free season ticket loan, and more!
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Membership
VolunteeringWe now have roles available on our Trainee Network, Medicines Committee, new Digital Committee and more! Also seeking leads on our clinical exam scenarios and participants for EDI mentoring.
Milestones magazineIn our summer 2023 edition, we prepare for the new training currriculum Progress+! Members discuss collaborative working in youth-friendly services and a paediatrician shares lessons learnt as both parent and doctor on the neonatal unit. -
Education and careers
We're getting ready for Progress+Live from August, Progress+ builds on the current curriculum, and will be flexible and fulfilling. Our FAQs, resources and updates outline what to expect. -
Work we do
Sharing paediatric and child health workforce informationWe provide a unique overview through our data collections, guidance, evidence library and interactive maps. -
Resources
Engaging children and young peopleOur guidance and best practice examples can help you collaborate with children, young people and their families to create a healthcare service that meets their needs.
Secure settingsAt any time, about 1,000 children and young people are placed in secure settings on justice or welfare grounds, and they may have complex needs. Our healthcare standards were refreshed in spring 2023. -
Key topics
Industrial action in the NHSWe recognise that taking strike action is a personal choice. We have published frequently asked questions to support members, including advice especially for trainees and SAS doctors.
Working for changeTwo years ago, we outlined the steps we need to take on equality, diversity and inclusion. We've now reported on our progress, and what happens next as we remain dedicated to working for change. -
News and events
RCPCH Conference 2023It's been fantastic to be in Glasgow for our big event this week! The theme was 'Child health in a changing world', and you can catch up on the conversation on Twitter at #RCPCH23
Annual review2022 was a busy year where we sought to #ShiftTheDial on Health Inequalities, launched a new RCPCH Learning platform, led on policy work across the four nations and so much more.
We post our open job opportunities on our recruitment portal. Here you can read full details about each role and the skills and experience we're looking for, apply online and manage your profile.
Each staff member, no matter their role, helps drive our vision to lead the way in child health - and we expect all to uphold our values: lead, innovate, influence, include. Most staff work 40% in the office, 60% at home.
Learning and career development at the College
We're a small organisation with a big impact. With a huge range of roles, we have a careers pathways framework, plus mentoring, coaching, shadowing and secondment opportunities to support all staff.
As an accredited Institue for Learning Management (ILM) organisation,we're committed to each employee's learning and development.
We are dedicated to inclusive, accessible recruitment and employment. We're a Disability Confident Leader, and staff groups include Disability Forum, Racial Equity And Cultural Harmony Network, LGBT+ & Allies and Parent & Carer Network.
We are committed to helping and supporting our staff. We provide our key policies on recruiment and employment. We've also got some guidance for candidates filling in an application form or attending an interview.
Founded in 1996, we're the youngest of the medical Royal Colleges. We provide the training, exams, membership support, invited reviews and more for paediatricians and paediatric services, and embed the voice of children and young people in our work.
The College team
Our senior management team leads our six divisions, with about 170 staff members - all dedicated to the College vision and values.