SAS doctor

Specialist, Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctor

Document

Flexible working in paediatrics: Insights and data, legislation and guidance

Postgraduate doctors in training, consultants and SAS doctors in paediatrics often have flexible working patterns within the NHS. We present data since 2015, relevant UK legislation, guidance from the NHS and RCPCH and real-life experiences from members.

Paediatric careers

Workforce

Course

How to Manage: Diabetes in children (online)

16 December 2025

This course provides a clinical framework for the diagnosis and management of children and young people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It also covers dietetic management and the psychosocial impact of having a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.

Event

SAS Careers Webinar with Q&A (online)

08 October 2025

We’re excited to host our inaugural SAS Careers webinar, led by Dr Kumar Swamy, Chair of SAS Committee and Dr Eslam Edris, SAS Committee member, as part of SAS Awareness Week. This engaging session will spotlight real-life stories from SAS doctors, explore career pathways and discuss the benefits of...

Paediatric careers

Choose paediatrics

Course

How to Manage: Paediatric Allergy Training PAT 1 (online)

07 November 2025

This online course will focus on the practical, clinical management of allergy in children and young people. It is the first in a series of three Paediatric Allergy Training (PAT) courses provided by the RCPCH.

Area of medicine

Allergies

Course

How to Manage: Common Cardiac Problems

09 December 2025

This is a one-day course focusing on cardiac problems frequently encountered by clinicians involved in the care of children.

Area of medicine

Cardiovascular

Course

How to Manage: When a child dies - the role of the paediatrician London

26 February 2026

London

All paediatricians will deal with children who die, whether this is sudden and unexpected or following a long illness. This course will help Paediatricians understand the statutory processes as well as sharing best practice to promote learning from deaths and how best to support families.

Safeguarding

Course

How to Manage: Non-malignant haematology (online)

23 October 2025

An online course focusing on the investigation, diagnosis and management of common non-malignant haematological problems in children and young people. This study day will take place via Zoom.

Area of medicine

Haematology

Course

How to Manage: Eating Disorders (online)

12 November 2025

This course provides a clinical framework for the recognition, clinical risk assessment and management of children and young people with eating disorders.

Area of medicine

Mental health

Course

Talk, Trust Treat: Getting adolescent and young adults health right (online)

16 October 2025

Want to ensure your services and health support are engaging for adolescents and young adults? Not sure how to adapt your approach for the needs of this age range? During this two-session course (over two consecutive mornings), you'll gain a greater understanding of the needs and barriers to care fo...

Engaging children and young people

Resource

Engagement Academy - our courses on engaging children and young people

As a paediatrician, child health professional or worker in the voluntary sector, how can you effectively and confidently involve children and young people - and their families - to share their views and wishes on their health service? The RCPCH Engagement Academy offers bespoke training, coaching an...

Engaging children and young people

Continuing professional development