Workforce

Raj Kainth explains why he started working less than full time to spend more time with his family, and how it has made him a better doctor.

Steve Turner, Officer for Scotland, introduces this month's newsletter for our members in Scotland. Get caught up with the latest news...

We have started work on our two-year project of enquiry, which will set a vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK.

As the programme comes together for the 2019 RCPCH Conference and exhibition, Dr Camilla Kingdon, RCPCH Vice President for Education and Professional Development and Chair of the Conference Committee, looks forward to next year’s event.

"We commend Government for their commitment" says Professor Russell Viner, but emphasises this will be difficult to achieve without a "significant expansion to the child health workforce".

In his latest blog, Russell reflects on this year’s party conferences and the fight to prioritise child health.

This event explores NHS Scotland priorities and the hot topics, workforce and remote & rural settings. It looks at new models of care and how to implement the Facing the Future standards.

The General Medial Council has announced that all their fitness to practise decision makers, case examiners and clinical experts are to receive Human Factors training, and advice on modifying investigation processes, as part of a collaboration agreed with Oxford University’s Patient Safety Academy.

RCPCH President Professor Russell Viner reiterates the importance of reflective practice as "crucial for doctors".

In his August blog, Russell considers the implications of increasing workforce pressures and unveils exciting plans for a new College programme examining "the future paediatrician".