As a regional representative, advise paediatricians undertaking an academic training programme, raises issues and help set standards for the provision of academic training in paediatrics.
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Membership
Applications for College roles now openCan you share your professional expertise by applying for a College role? Current opportunities support paediatric training, examinations, policy and research.
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.
CSACs monitor trainees' progress through their sub-specialty training, and advise and sign off sub-specialty CCTs. Seeking two trainee reps for the diabetes and endocrinology CSAC.
As chair of a working group to update these RCPCH guidelines, facilitate inclusive, evidence-informed discussions, ensuring that final recommendations reflect the best available evidence and group consensus.
As part of the LTFT network, advise trainees and raise related issues within your region - with vacancies in England regions, as well as in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Our James Spence Medal, Honorary Fellowship and Members' Award celebrate excellence. Our Nominations Committee is seeking a member with honours to help us promote the awards and assess nominations.
We are looking for a regional representative for South East Scotland on the Scotland Executive Committee, as well as a trainee rep for the Scotland Child Protection Sub Committee.
Help oversee the scenario generations, development, delivery and quality assurance of our Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure. We are seeking a committee member.
We're recruiting Deputy Angoff Panel Leads for each of our three theory exams: Foundation of Practice, Theory and Science and Applied Knowledge in Practice.
We're recruiting a Curriculum and ePortfolio Representative on the Trainee Committee Executive, two regional reps on the Trainee Committee, among other opportunities especially for postgraduate doctors in training.
Member Trustees
Our Board of Trustees is at the forefront of bold and transformative work. We invite applications from Ordinary members and Fellows who can bring strategic vision, sound judgment and passion to this important and fulfilling role.
More opportunities with us
There are more ways to get involved with the College. These include writing questions and scenarios for our exams, delivering child health education as course faculty or volunteering internationally in our Global Links programme.