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Trainee

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Rota gaps survey findings 2024

According to our UK-wide survey of College members, paediatric services in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland are facing rota gaps of over 20%, with Wales services at 11.3%. Tier 2 rotas were generally more impacted than Tier 1 and combined general/neonatal services had the highest gaps. Less th...

Data

Workforce

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Thrive Paediatrics resource hub

Our Thrive Paediatrics programme aims to help members create positive change at work. Our resource hub offers evidence, examples of good practice and stories from paediatricians' lived experience to help you improve both your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues. The Thrive Paediatrics resou...

Thrive Paediatrics

Wellbeing for health professionals

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Rostering guidance for postgraduate doctors in training (England)

Our guidance explains rota design and rostering best practice for specialty trainees and foundation doctors. It outlines what to expect from a working week, including time for education and training, provides examples of a work plan and explains the rostering process. It also includes details on min...

Service planning

Workforce

Volunteering opportunity

Child Protection Evidence: Expert Reviewers and Chapter Leads

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

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Medication safety: Management of the supply of unlicensed liquid medicines to children - recommendations for implementation

NHS England tasked the RCPCH/NPPG Medicines Committee to improve the safety of liquid medicines during the transition from hospital to home care. This follows several serious incidents, including the death of a child due to confusion over liquid morphine strengths. Mistakes can occur because of t...

Drugs and medicines

Patient safety

News

Update to your ePortfolio - Files area replaces the Document library

2 July 2024

As of today, risr/advance (the software that powers RCPCH ePortfolio), is rolling out a new Files area. Available in the main menu, Files replaces the Document library and displays a searchable listing of all files linked to your events.

Document

Whooping cough - poster and joint statement from RCPCH, RCOG, RCM and RCGP

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), Royal College of Midwives (RCM), Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and �鶹ӰԺ issue this advice in a joint statement for worried parents and carers and healthcare professionals on...

Community child health

News

Announcing the 2024 national PAFTA winners

8 April 2024

Every year the College recognises the very best in paediatric training across the UK. Three amazing members were announced as winners at RCPCH Conference in the categories for Junior Trainee (ST 1-3), Senior Trainee (ST 4-7) and Educational Supervisor.

News

Trainees taking the lead at our St David's Day Conference

7 March 2024

Dr Matthew Spencer led a group of enthusiastic paediatric trainees to deliver the RCPCH Wales St David’s Day Conference last week in Cardiff. The RCPCH Wales team asked Matt (pictured) a few questions about his experience before and on the day and if he had any advice for next year's organiser.

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Pregnancy and parenthood - guidance for doctors

We list resources on pregnancy, going back to work, breastfeeding and maternity, paternity and adoption leave. We also have produced our own guidance to support those experiencing pregnancy loss and/or fertility issues.