Volunteering is vital to our work and over 3,000 members contribute each year. You too can support future generations, influence healthcare and gain invaluable experience.
RCPCH &Us is celebrating its 10th anniversary and – as a birthday treat – this network of children, young people and families from across the UK has taken the latest edition of Milestones.
We are reviewing the programme of assessment for doctors in postgraduate paediatric training, to ensure that the assessments taken in the workplace and our examinations are fair, fit for purpose and sustainable.
Last September, we launched the first phase of our strategy to support paediatricians' working lives and advocate for a healthier future for children and young people, and the combined actions of members, staff and children and young people have already had positive impacts.
We have updated our national recommendations on the management of children in hospital with viral respiratory tract infections, to use in partnership with your local infection prevention control team.
An Initial Health Assessment is a statutory appointment for every child or young person entering care in the UK. Guided by eight child-led outcomes, our standards aim to improve their health and wellbeing.
Every winter, thousands of children are admitted to hospital with flu. You can make a difference. As paediatricians, your support is vital in increasing flu vaccine uptake.
Children and young people have the right to be heard and actively involved in decisions on their health services. Our standards are designed to help you develop and deliver meaningful opportunities for their engagement.
Register 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.
Our National Neonatal Audit Programme assesses whether babies admitted to neonatal units receive consistently high quality care. We present findings from data collected in 2024 and recommendations.
Specialist, Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctor Committee
As a member, and a SAS or LE (Locally Employed) doctor, you are represented by the SAS Committee within the College. This committee aims to identify and highlight issues relevant to SAS and Locally Employed doctors to the College.
About
This committee represents the needs of our SAS and LE members practicing in paediatrics. Our aim is to improve recognition of the contribution that our SAS doctors provide to the paediatric field. We also want to identify opportunities for continuing development, support and progression.
The Chairs of the committee sit on College Council as SAS representatives, and the committee is moving away from regional representatives, to a wider, more inclusive committee membership. You can find out more information about our SAS representatives below.
If you would like to be involved with the SAS Committee, please check our Volunteering Opportunities for any live vacancies, or reach out to our Committee Co-ordinator.
Meet our Joint Chairs
We are lucky to have two dedicated Joint Chairs for the committee, and each rotates duties during their time in the position. Meet Dr Kumar Swamy and Dr Jamil Ahmad Khan!
Dr Kumar Swamy
I am an Associate Specialist in Neonatology at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
I have been involved with the RCPCH SAS committee for six years, working first as a regional representative. As a Joint Chair, part of my responsibility this year is to represent the SAS interests of the College on the Academy of Medical Royal College's SAS meetings.
I am also a SAS Tutor for Nottingham University Hospitals, and I aim to support SAS doctors both locally and nationally.
I am interested in Quality Improvement projects, and lead on ATAIN (Avoiding Term Admissions in Neonatal Units), postnatal wards, and transitional care.
Dr Kumar Swamy
Dr Jamil Ahmad Khan FRCPCH
I currently work as Clinical Lead of Paediatric Emergency Department (ROH) at Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust in Manchester. I am a Fellow of RCPCH, have been associated with SAS Committee for a few years before being elected as a Joint Chair. For this year I am currently the SAS Representative on RCPCH Council which provides me an excellent opportunity to interact and discuss issues directly with Council.
I aim to improve working circumstances for SAS doctors and keen to involve them with College. I am ensuring SAS doctors have a stronger voice by including them in College Committees and Examiner panels. I am keen to guide, engage and empower our ever expanding SAS workforce.
The SAS Committee will work in partnership with other College Committees, Specialist Societies and External Bodies to ensure that contributions of SAS doctors across Paediatrics and it’s sub-specialities are duly recognised and valued.
Dr Jamil Ahmad Khan FRCPCH
Committee members
Name
Role
Dr Jamil Ahmad Khan
SAS Committee Joint Chair
SAS representative for RCPCH Council
Dr Kumar Swamy
SAS Committee Joint Chair
RCPCH Representative for Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
Dr Jan Dudley
RCPCH Registrar – Ex Officio
Dr Peter Rose
Committee Member
Dr Debbie Box
Committee Member
Dr Fatima Shirly Anitha George
BACCH Representative
Vacant
BMA SASC Representative
Dr Kay Tyerman
RCPCH Officer for Workforce - Ex Officio
Nawsheen Boodhun
RCPCH Head of Workforce and Careers
Vacant
National SAS Representative: Ireland
Vacant
National SAS Representative: Scotland
Dr Laura Morris
National SAS Representative: Wales
Dr Eslam Mohamed Abdelfattah Edris
Regional Representative: North East England
Dr Sadia Zeeshan
Regional Representative: South England
Dr Tamanna Yesmin
Regional Representative: South London & Kent, Surrey & Sussex
