Paediatric recruitment

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Education and Learning Board

The Education and Learning Board (ELB) was established in October 2021 and reports to the Education and Training Executive. The Board provides strategic leadership for all the education and professional development activity, such as courses, digital learning and CPD programmes. As the educational la...

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Reasonable adjustments policy - education and training activities

The RCPCH is committed to providing support and fair opportunity to all. As a member, you are entitled to request reasonable adjustments for College education and training activities. We will fully consider all requests and inform you if supporting evidence is needed. The purpose of this policy i...

Continuing professional development

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

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International Paediatric Sponsorship Scheme (IPSS) - guidance for applicants

Through IPSS, doctors who graduated outside of the UK (and are outside the European Economic Area) can undertake a period of training in the NHS for up to two years. Applicants need to be entering UK posts with a defined training component and meet the eligibility criteria. This is a step-by-step gu...

Paediatric training

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International Paediatric Sponsorship Scheme (IPSS) - guidance for NHS Employers

UPDATE: The IPSS scheme has changed focus with new eligibility criteria. In response to the pause in the MTI scheme by NHS England, the IPSS scheme is now open to all doctors outside of the European Economic Area and carries a two-year time restriction. We will now certify the training of IPSS docto...

Paediatric training

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Trainee toolkit - by trainees, for trainees

Make the most of your paediatric training. This document for trainees (and their trainers) covers the essential elements on what to expect from a training post. We have also provided examples of good practice - aiming to reflect variation across the country - that showcase how different centres look...

Paediatric training

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Special Interest (SPIN) modules - about and how to apply

SPIN modules give paediatricians the opportunity to develop additional skills and expertise in a specific clinical area. They are designed for both specialty trainees and paediatricians who have completed training, particularly those working in district general hospitals. After completing a SPIN...

General paediatrics

Paediatric training

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Applying for paediatric specialty training at ST1 - guidance

Most doctors enter paediatric training at Specialty Training 1, or ST1, starting their posts in August or September each year. This is known as 'National Round 1'. ST1 applicants to paediatrics are required to have no more than two years experience in paediatric posts (excluding Foundation posts), a...

Paediatric careers

Paediatric training

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Medical Training Initiative (paediatrics) - available posts

We list posts that are currently available and have been pre-approved by RCPCH as suitable for MTI applicants seeking two years of training in the NHS.

Global child health

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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.

Membership

Paediatric training

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Medical Training Initiative (paediatrics) - guidance for NHS Trusts and Health Boards

The MTI(p) scheme provides paediatricians from outside the UK / European Economic Area two years of high quality postgraduate training in the NHS. MTI(p) doctors can take up spare training capacity, providing a low cost and longer term alternative to locum appointments. This is a step-by-step guide ...

Paediatric training