Opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

We offer many ways members and others can get involved with the College and the work we do - from volunteering overseas to applying for a Committee role. Explore this listing to find a great opportunity for you.

Volunteering opportunity

Academic Training Committee - College roles now open for application

Closing date

27 October 2025

This UK-wide committee advises paediatricians undertaking an academic training programme, raises issues relating to academic training and sets standards for the provision of academic training in paediatrics. We're seeking regional representatives.

Academic medicine

Paediatric careers

Paediatric training

Volunteering opportunity

Angoff Panel judges - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

27 October 2025

The Angoff Panel is responsible for undertaking Angoff standard-setting meetings to set and maintain the standard for the College’s theory exams. We are currently seeking judges to prepare for and contribute to these meetings.

Examinations

Volunteering opportunity

Applications open for two Member Trustees: Shape the future of child health

Closing date

10 October 2025

Our Board of Trustees is at the forefront of bold and transformative work for children and families in the UK and around the world. We invite applications from Ordinary members and Fellows who can bring strategic vision, sound judgment and passion to this important and fulfilling role.

Paediatric careers

Leadership

Volunteering opportunity

British Paediatric Surveillance Unit volunteering opportunities

Closing date

27 October 2025

BPSU undertakes active surveillance of paediatric conditions and infections across the UK and Ireland and is seeking an Infectious Disease Representative and a Medical Advisor to join its Scientific Committee.

BPSU

Rare disease

Research

Volunteering opportunity

Child Protection Evidence - help develop systematic reviews

Are you a UK-based consultant or trainee paediatrician with an interest in child protection? We are seeking expert reviewers for critical appraisals and review leads.

Safeguarding

Child protection

Volunteering opportunity

Children and Young People's Engagement Committee - volunteering opportunity

Closing date

27 October 2025

This expert advisory group champions the voices of children and young people and is seeking a member representative.

Engaging children and young people

Volunteering opportunity

Course faculty with RCPCH - volunteering opportunities

We work together with our faculty - paediatricians and other child health professionals - to deliver high-quality and varied child health education for our members and other specialties.

Continuing professional development

Volunteering opportunity

CSACs - College roles now open for application

Closing date

27 October 2025

The College Specialty Advisory Committees (CSACs) supervise the development and delivery of sub-specialty training. We have vacancies in allergy, nephrology, neurodisability, neurology and respiratory medicine.

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

Volunteering opportunity

Decreased consciousness guidelines working group - College role now open for application

Closing date

27 October 2025

RCPCH is planning an update of our clinical guidelines on the assessment and management of patients with decreased consciousness. We're seeking a Chair to lead the development and oversee a working group.

Neurology

Clinical guidelines and standards

Volunteering opportunity

Education and training - get involved

From writing questions for our assessments to being an MRCPCH Clinical examiner, supporting our trainee paediatricians to joining our course faculty... there are so many opportunities to get involved with education and training at the College!

Paediatric careers

Continuing professional development

Examinations

Mentoring

Paediatric training