The Trainee Research Network provides peer support and guidance for any trainee doing child health research, and is seeking reps from across the country. And, the Trainees Committee has a vacancy in East Midlands.
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Membership
RCPCH President electionWe are now calling for applications from eligible members, with an election due to take places this autumn. Champion child health policy and be a leading voice on advancing the mission of the College.
RCPCH Treasurer applicationsWe also invite members to apply for this senior leadership role. As Treasurer, you'll be at the heart of College decision-making, with overall legal responsibility for our work as a charity. -
Education and careers
Are you ready for Progress+?Live from August, Progress+ is our new, two-level training programme, and aims to to flexible and fulfilling. Our FAQs, resources and updates outline what to expect. -
Work we do
Volunteering with the CollegeWe have three exciting new Officer and Assistant Officer roles open to members - in climate change, careers and child protection. Plus vacancies on a new general paediatrics committee and posts especially for SAS doctors and trainees. -
Resources
"Perfectly imperfect"The front cover of our Epilepsy12 organisational and clinical audits report for 2023 embodies the spirit of resilience. The documents give insight into the diagnosis and care of children and young people with epilepsy, and the organisation of services.
Diabetes-related admissionsOur National Paediatric Diabetes Audit has produced its latest report summarising acute emergency hospital admissions of children and young people where the primary diagnosis is related to diabetes. -
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.
Creating environments where we can thriveTwo paediatricians share thoughts around vulnerability, compassion and belonging at work. Jess and Anna talk about brave spaces, self-care and those "small moments of human connection". -
News and events
Our manifesto for the next UK General ElectionAs political parties develop their policy platforms, we need to be prepared. So we’ve published our manifesto to call on parties to support children’s health and wellbeing in a changing world.
Thrive Paediatrics listening eventJoin us on 14 November in London for our first 'listening event'. The CPD-accredited day has the collective wellbeing and working lives of paediatricians at its heart, and we want to hear your stories.
Share your work at RCPCH ConferenceSubmit an abstract for the 2024 RCPCH Conference and you could be showcasing your work to colleagues from around the world at the UK's biggest child health event.
Three new exciting leadership roles
Action on climate change is one of our key priorities, and the Officer for Climate Change will lead on our activities in collaboration with a dynamic working group.
To support the paediatric workforce, including alternative career pathways and the integration of wider medical roles, we're seeking an Assistant Officer for Careers.
And, the Assistant Officer for Child Protection will volunteer with the standing committee to help prevent violence, exploitation and abuse against children.
Specialty, Associate Specialist and Staff Grade (SAS) doctors are a key part of the paediatric workforce. Our SAS Committee is seeing representatives in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
As well as an Assistant Officer in this area, we're seeking a Looked After Children rep, and a Clinical Co-Lead to help us develop and review the Child Protection Companion.
Our CSACs supervise the development and delivery of sub-specialty training. Current vacancies are in neurodisability and respiratory medicine.
Our Certificate of Eligibility to the Specialist Register Committee conducts and oversees the assessment of CESR applications in paediatrics and paediatric sub-specialties. We're recruiting five assessors.
We're seeking a Head of School (open to role sharing) for our Training and Quality Board, which manages the College's strategy and operations plan as it relates to training, curricula, and to the overall trainee experience.
Help us build our new General Paediatrics Committee
This group will focus on training, curricula and the overall trainee experience in general paediatrics. We're recruiting a Chair, Deputy Chair/Quality Advisor, Careers Advisors, Trainee Rep and Leads for the foundation programme, curricula and SPIN.
Our Health Services Committee advises the College on health policy and service standards - we're recruiting an NI rep for that, as well as for the Staff, Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctors (SAS) Committee.
Use your clinical expertise and local knowledge to help create positive change in your local area and nationally. You'll share information with us and advocate for both children’s services and the child health workforce.
This leadership role is at the heart of College decision-making. The appointed candidate will sit on the College’s Board of Trustees, the body with overall legal responsibility for the organisation’s work as a charity.
RCPCH President - applications and election
Be a leading voice on child health policy, paediatric practice and training as our next College President. Applications are open until 10:30, 4 October.
This role is subject to election by the membership.