We constantly review our policies and workplace culture to ensure fairness, representation and accessibility for all staff. Our recruitment process values your experience and potential, not just qualifications on paper.
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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.
Spotlight on the child health workforce in EnglandOur policy briefing sets out our eight principles for change and clear recommendations that will help realise the government’s ambition to raise the healthiest generation of children ever. -
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
Vaccination access, uptake and equityOver the last decade, the uptake of vaccines in the UK has stalled and is in many cases falling: this is extremely concerning. Our policy reports shows how we can restore and sustain high immunisation coverage.
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 will feature an expert-led presentation on clinical and professional paediatric practice, followed by a live Q&A.
Engaging with children and young people course in BelfastJoin our full-day course on Tuesday 23 September at the Mac Belfast, where you'll learn the theory, try age and stage appropriate engagement tools and see how to use voice data in your service.
We live by our values: I include, I influence, I innovate, I inspire
We are One College, One Team. Learn more about our core values and behaviours and what they mean for our mission. View or download below:
Your growth, their future. We encourage continuous professional development for everyone regardless of your role. This includes opportunities in house, volunteering and external training.
As a College, we are committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults we have contact with in the exercise of our functions and responsibilities. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
Up to 10% employer pension contribution
35-hour work week & hybrid flexibility
Eye care reimbursement
SMARTech and Cycle2Work schemes (up to £1,000)
Enhanced parental and fertility treatment leave
21 hours of paid volunteering leave per year
Protected development time — 35 hours per year
Occupational health and employee assistance
Generous learning and development opportunities
Led by Robert Okunnu, Chief Executive Officer. This team oversees the College’s strategic direction. It also includes our Global RCPCH team and RCPCH &Us.
Led Ian Parrett, Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services. This division includes finance, facilities, and legal governance and partnerships.
Led by Richard Burley, Executive Director of Digital. This division manages our digital infrastructure and information governance.
Led by Daniel Waeland, Executive Director of Education & Training. This division is responsible for paediatric training, from recruitment and exams to education standards, workforce planning, and professional development.
Led by Lizzie Dowd, Executive Director of MPEA. This division is responsible for membership, engagement, media and public affairs, health policy, and events across the UK and internationally.
Led by Louise Beauchamp, Executive Director of People and Culture. This division looks after everything from HR and recruitment to leadership development, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Led by Emily Arkell, Executive Director of R&QI. This division is responsible for audits, evidence-based care, and clinical improvement. They lead national research initiatives and support innovation in paediatrics.
Life at RCPCH
“It’s meaningful work, and I’m proud to be a part of it.” "My colleagues are generous, and the environment is both inspiring and collaborative."
"The organisation is dedicated to involving not only its healthcare professionals but also ensuring meaningful engagement with children, young people, and families to help shape the future of paediatric services; ensuring their voices make a real difference in child health and healthcare."
From the moment you join us, you’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive environment where you’re encouraged to grow, innovate and make a real difference in child health.
"The organisation is dedicated to involving not only its healthcare professionals but also ensuring meaningful engagement with children, young people, and families to help shape the future of paediatric services; ensuring their voices make a real difference in child health and healthcare."
From the moment you join us, you’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive environment where you’re encouraged to grow, innovate and make a real difference in child health.
We reflect the changing model for how people work: staff spend at least 40% of their working time in our newly refurbished London office. Eligible staff benefit from additional accessible arrangements.