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Workforce census: Focus on SAS doctors (2019)

This report, published in May 2019, focuses on the findings about Specialty, Associate Specialist and Staff (SAS) grade doctors from the workforce census 2017, and makes four key recommendations for employers and workforce planners to support this group.
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Paediatric training at ST1 - here's all you need to know

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.
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Training guide

From recruitment to certification... this is your RCPCH guide to paediatric specialty training in the UK. It covers your annual review of competence progression (ARCP) and the varied options for your training.
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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...
Community child health
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Paediatric sub-specialty training - application guidance

In the UK paediatric training programme, it is possible to sub-specialise during specialty level training (ST5-ST7). Applications are made through a competitive recruitment process. Those who complete an approved programme of sub-specialty training are eligible to enter the GMC (General Medical C...
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CPD scheme and guidance for paediatricians

Our CPD (continuing professional development) scheme is for paediatricians who are not in training. Find out more about it, and how and when to register on the the online CPD Diary.
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Assessment review - information and updates

We are reviewing the programme of assessment within RCPCH Progress+ for doctors in postgraduate paediatric training in the UK, to ensure that the assessments taken in the workplace and our examinations are fair, fit for purpose and sustainable. We have piloted three assessments and the MRCPCH Cl...
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RCPCH START - guidance for trainees

START means Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure. It guides postgraduate doctors in training as they prepare for completion of training and practice as a new consultant paediatrician. Find out how to check your eligibility, apply and pay for START and how the assessment fits in wi...
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