College Officer

Our Officers deliver the work of the College, and the President, Registrar, Treasurer and four Vice Presidents also sit at Council. Find out more

Volunteering opportunity

Officer for Wales - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

16 February 2026

As the College’s senior representative in Wales, you'll lead engagement with members and key stakeholders to develop national policy and advocacy discussions.

Health policy

Public affairs and campaigning

Volunteering opportunity

Education and Learning Board - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

16 February 2026

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.

Digital health

Continuing professional development

Leadership

Paediatric training

Volunteering opportunity

Vice President for Education and Workforce - call for applications

Closing date

16 February 2026

RCPCH members are invited to apply for the position of Vice President for Education and Workforce. This senior Officer role works in close partnership with the President, Registrar, Treasurer, fellow Vice Presidents and College staff to advance the mission of the College, which represents more than ...

Health policy

Choose paediatrics

Continuing professional development

Leadership

Mentoring

Public affairs and campaigning

RCPCH Conference

Workforce

Volunteering opportunity

Vice President for Training and Assessment - call for applications

Closing date

16 February 2026

RCPCH members are invited to apply for the position of Vice President for Training and Assessment. This senior Officer role works in close partnership with the President, Registrar, Treasurer, fellow Vice Presidents and College staff to advance the mission of the College, which represents more than ...

Health policy

Examinations

Leadership

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

Progress+

Public affairs and campaigning

Volunteering opportunity

Area Officers, England - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

16 February 2026

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.

Membership

Leadership

Volunteering opportunity

Officer for Scotland - volunteering opportunity

Closing date

16 February 2026

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.

Health policy

Leadership

Public affairs and campaigning

News

Understanding participation in child health research - complete our survey

6 October 2025

We want to hear from paediatricians across all grades. Our survey takes just two minutes to complete and your responses will help us to understand participation in child health research and any potential barriers - supporting a stronger future for child health.

News

Our new Global Officer, Dr Arvind Shah

20 June 2025

Dr Arvind Shah (pictured) has been newly appointed as our Global Officer, working closely with the staff team and clinical volunteers to help deliver our global child health programmes. Arvind replaces Dr Sue Broster.

News

Dr Thomas Bourke is the new RCPCH Officer for Ireland

25 March 2025

Dr Bourke begins his role this month and joins the College Council in May 2025. He looks forward to advocating for the needs and rights of all children and young people in Ireland.

News

Collaboration or integration - from our St David's Day Conference

24 March 2025

This excellent event took place last month, curated by our trainee members. Through a series of presentations, we looked at how integrated care can help address complexity and bring efficiency, but also how to link in with others' expertise and perspective.