Paediatric training

We monitor postgraduate specialty training in paediatrics in the UK. If you're considering a paediatric career or are in the middle of your training pathway, see our paediatric training page, and if you supervise trainees, see our supporting training page.

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RCPCH responds to the independent review into gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide

6 June 2019

Today, Leslie Hamilton and his working group have published their independent review into how the law on gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide are applied to medical practice. RCPCH President, Professor Russell Viner, responds.

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RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Clinical procedures

All doctors need the practical skills to perform clinical procedures for safe, effective patient care – adapting to meet the needs of the infant, child or young person. Consultant and trainee paediatricians explore how to continually learn and develop skills in procedures for this curriculum domain.

Clinical guidelines and standards

Paediatric training

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RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Safeguarding

The safety of all children is paramount and the divine factor of all areas in paediatrics. This domain requires the trainee to consider safeguarding as an essential element of all aspects of paediatric healthcare practice be that with children and young people, parents and carers, other care profess...

Children and young people's voice

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RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Patient management

Patient management is important for paediatricians be that with children and young people, parents and carers, other care professionals or colleagues.

Paediatric training

Patient experience

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Training Charter

This Charter outlines what the College expects from every training unit in the UK, across key domains. We hope that training units will strive to achieve these aims and that the Charter will be a hallmark of high quality local training. References from the General Medical Council (GMC) and Gold Guid...

Paediatric training

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RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Communication

Effective communication is a vital skill for any paediatrician, be that with colleagues, children and young people, parents and carers or other care professionals. This is one of a series of resources - developed with and by trainees, supervisors and children and young people - to support trainees i...

Paediatric training

Children and young people's voice

Patient experience

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RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Education and training

Teaching is the key element for all paediatricians, be that teaching their colleagues, children or families. This is one of a series of resources - developed with and by trainees, supervisors and children and young people - to support trainees in understanding and achieving a domain in the curriculu...

Paediatric training

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Focus magazine for members - winter 2018

11 January 2019

Read about RCPCH hopes for the NHS England Long Term Plan, thoughts and solutions to winter pressures, Paediatrics 2040, a two-year project to set our vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK, and more...

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RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Patient safety and quality improvement

Quality improvement (QI) needs to encapsulate all aspects of patient care - not just the clinical experience but service development, review and evaluation. These resources can help you ensure your practice prioritises patient safety and that it strives to improve the experiences and outcomes of you...

Paediatric training

Quality improvement

Patient safety

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RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Health promotion and illness prevention

We look at how to recognise and optimise everyday opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness.

Paediatric training

Children and young people's voice

Patient information

Public health