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Academic training
Academic training posts offer paediatricians the opportunity to do crucial research in child health. Take a look at our guidance and links to further resources.
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BPSU 'Orange Card' reporting scheme - applying to run a study
The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU) welcomes applications from clinicians and researchers who wish to carry out national surveillance on rare childhood diseases.
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BPSU reporting instructions
Download monthly reporting instructions for the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit - for each current study, and for previous months.
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Developing a clinical guideline - our hub
Welcome! This page is for paediatric specialty groups and others who intend to produce a clinical guideline in child health.
Clinical guidelines are sets of recommendations based on systematic research methods. Producing these requires advanced research skills and project management.
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Genetic testing and resources - the essentials for paediatricians
The RCPCH Genomics Working Group in partnership with the Genomics Education Programme has developed this resource to support clinicians in learning more about different genetic tests, the benefits and limitations of different tests and the approach for selecting the appropriate test. The associated ...
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Health inequalities tool 2 - Develop clinical skills for talking to families
Many paediatricians may find it difficult to raise questions about poverty with families. We give some tips to make this subject more approachable.
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How does PaedCCF ICU work? A step-by-step guide
As a paediatrician, how well do you listen to parents, carers and children? The Paediatric Carers of Children Feedback (PaedCCF) tool helps you measure how well you interact with these groups in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and to identify any areas that may need attention. You will need to get at...
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How does PaedCCF outpatients work? A step-by-step guide
As a paediatrician, how well do you listen to parents, carers and children? The Paediatric Carers of Children Feedback (PaedCCF) tool helps you measure how well you interact with these groups during outpatients consultations, and to identify any areas that may need attention. You will need to get at...
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Information sharing matters - online learning
This free online course is designed for the early years workforce and healthcare professionals. It aims to improve your knowledge, skills and understanding of the benefits of effectively sharing information in a professional context.
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Paediatric rota gaps survey 2024 - about this project
We are asking College Tutors across the UK to complete a survey, or ask their relevant colleagues to do so, about rota gaps in their Trust or Health Board. The data collected will give us a better understanding of rota gaps in paediatrics and reasons. We can use this information to support our membe...