Guidance

This guidance is for paediatric trainees, their supervisors and Heads of School, and outlines when progression through the next gateway of training is appropriate.

Congratulations on gaining a place on the paediatric training scheme! This page covers all the tools and tips you need to know to kickstart your paediatric journey from Specialty Training 1 (ST1). It includes a handy checklist for the first month of your new job.

Targeted job planning is vital to organise the consultant paediatrician's workload and ensure excellent service for infants, children and young people. Our toolkit guides you from preparation for the first job planning meeting, through to objective setting and review, plus information on leave and a...

We fully appreciate you may have questions about the effects of any industrial action by paediatric doctors on you and your training. Here we provide advice on how you can continue your training - from managing your ePortfolio, being flexible around reflections and working with training units and sc...

Progress+ is our updated two-level training programme. This A3 poster, which you can view or download, outlines the generic learning outcomes - at core and specialty training levels - that are required of all trainees working towards a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatrics.

On 23 June 2022, RCPCH hosted a live demonstration to highlight new features on the RCPCH Digital Growth Charts platform. Dr Simon Chapman led this session to outline core features and capabilities, mostly aimed at clinicians to improve user experience. You can watch the video here.

There are a number of considerations to help ensure a smooth transition from working in a demanding and rewarding professional environment to a different type of life post-retirement. We've produced some resources for you, including practical advice and key steps to take, that we hope can suppor...