Represent the views of members in your area, help deliver RCPCH strategy and support our children and young people's engagement programme, RCPCH &Us. Recruiting in London and South England.
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Membership
Membership renewalsWe have published the fees for each membership type for the 2026 calendar year, plus information about how to apply for a concession, access your benefits and use your online account.
Volunteer with usWe have some wonderful roles available, including our VPs for Training & Assessment and Education & Learning, Officers in England, Scotland and Wales, Officers for Training & Quality and Education, plus many others. -
Education and careers
Assessment reviewWe 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. -
Work we do
Thrive PaediatricsOver the past few years, we've explored how to prioritise the wellbeing of the child health workforce. In December we published a national report with recommendations and next steps for both the College and system leaders. -
Resources
Viral respiratory tract infections guidanceWe 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.
IHA delivery standardsAn 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. -
Key topics
Help protect children from fluEvery 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. -
News and events
Engagement standardsChildren and young people have the right to be actively involved in decisions about their health services. How can you develop and deliver meaningful opportunities for engagement?
Leading the wayThe latest episode in our series on leadership sees the usual host, Jonathan Darling, in the spotlight. He and Arnab Seal explore the moments of connection where leadership happens.
Join the St David's Day ConferenceHosted by RCPCH Wales in partnership with trainees from across the nation, this day-long event takes place on 26 February in Cardiff, with a special focus on digital innovation.
Lead engagement with members across Scotland, stakeholders and the Scottish Government. You'll have a high level of interaction with MSPs, senior health and social care leaders and other medical colleges.
We're also recruiting for the senior Officer in Wales, to lead engagement with members and key stakeholders, including the Welsh Government, members of the Senedd, officials and leaders across health and social care.
The Early Years Campaign is our new UK‑wide initiative launching in 2026, which will strengthen the College’s policy, advocacy and campaign work to improve outcomes for children from birth to age of five.
The CSACs supervise the development and delivery of sub-specialty training. We have vacancies in in allergy, immunology and infectious diseases, hepatology, nephrology, neurodisability, oncology and rheumatology.
Support our work in education for members, including courses and online learning resources. We are seeking an Officer for Education, Clinical Lead for Continuous Professional Development and Clinical Lead for Digital Learning.
Our Invited Reviews Programme provides a clinically-led expert and independent peer review service to healthcare organisations, assuring patient safety and improving and sustaining the quality of care. Recruiting a doctor peer reviewer representative.
Seeking regional representatives for our LTFT training advisor network in England (Surrey and Sussex, Mersey, North West, Severn, Thames Valley) and Scotland.
We run three theory exams for our membership exam (MRCPCH) and Diploma of Child Health, and use a modified Angoff method to set standards. We're recruiting Angoff Panel Judges and a Deputy Theory Lead.
We're seeking an Officer, and Assistant Officer, for Training and Quality to lead on paediatric training, curricula and assessments, ensuring high standards and effective support for trainees and trainers. Plus members of the Training and Quality Board.
Why volunteer
Volunteering is vital to our College’s work, with over 3,000 members contributing annually. By getting involved, you’ll shape paediatrics, support future generations, influence healthcare and gain invaluable professional and personal growth.