Paediatric careers

Course

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES)

30 June 2026

Join our free monthly seminar series for paediatric residents, offering practical insights into child health research. Each 45-minute session supports Progress+ curriculum goals and is designed to build confidence in research.

Paediatric careers

Quality improvement

Research

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

News

'Leading the way' episode 2: Bloom where you grow, with Dr Emma Dyer

13 August 2025

Step out of your comfort zone, encourage others, simply show up with integrity: Ģ��Ƶ doesn’t always mean taking centre stage. Jonathan spoke with Dr Emma Dyer as she completes her tenure as Trainee Committee Chair, in this second episode of our podcast series.

News

RCPCH responds to GMC’s workplace experiences 2025 report

8 August 2025

The General Medical Council has published ‘The state of medical education and practice in the UK Workplace experiences 2025’ report.

News

Milestones magazine for members – summer 2025, 'Progressing in paediatrics'

19 June 2025

This issue is all about how we evolve as individuals, trainees and consultants, and is packed with development opportunities. Check out tips for your first Tier 2 shifts, achieving specialist status via the Portfolio Pathway and developing your advanced level practice using the new PCHCF curriculum...

News

Introducing the Theory Diploma of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

2 June 2025

We are pleased to announce that there is a new qualification name for the theory component of the Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH).

News

Announcing the 2025 Honorary Fellows

7 May 2025

Honorary Fellowship is awarded to a small number Ģ��Ƶ who are considered by our members to have made a major contribution to paediatrics and child health through research, education, clinical service and Ģ��Ƶ.

Resource

Portfolio Pathway: for SAS doctors

Portfolio Pathway is the route to Specialist Registration for doctors who have not completed a specialty training programme in the UK or European Economic Area. For specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors, who may not have completed a training programme, applying through Portfol...

Paediatric careers

Document

Paediatric and child health advanced practice area specific capability and curriculum framework (PCHCF)

Advanced practice (AP) healthcare professionals are an established, vital and growing part of the NHS workforce, playing a crucial role in addressing the challenges of the future. It is imperative that the education and training of those APs who care for infants, children, and young people meet ...

Paediatric careers

News

We paediatricians are lifelong learners – President’s update

3 March 2025

When Steve joins events around the country, he’s reminded that coming together as communities of child health professionals is so important – for friendship as well as education. And, the College has been doing lots around public affairs on equal protection for children from assault, supervised toot...