Workforce information and planning

We play a key role in workforce planning to ensure there is an appropriately trained paediatric medical workforce to deliver safe and sustainable services for children in the UK - in the present and in the future.

Consultant and SAS doctor job planning toolkit

Our toolkit guides consultant paediatricians and SAS doctors in the NHS - from preparation for the first job planning meeting to objective setting and review, plus information on leave and alternative working patterns.

Toolkit

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Information maps, graphs and evidence library

To support members and other stakeholders, we collate and present paediatric workforce information in the UK via interactive maps and graphs, plus a detailed list of official resources.

Workforce information and evidence library

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Our workforce reports

Our varied reports on the paediatric workforce in the UK are based on data we have collected via the workforce census, service audits and other research projects.

All workforce reports

Workforce census

Our most recent census reports, published in October 2022, provide an overview of the paediatric and child health workforce, focusing on consultants and SAS doctors working in the UK, with key recommendations.

Census 2022 - overview of key findings and recommendations

Census 2022 - full report

Thrive Paediatrics

This project aims to improve the working lives of paediatricians. It recognises the many multi-layered, multifaceted challenges that the workforce is facing and identifies the need for change.

About Thrive Paediatrics

Further resources on workforce

Your wellbeing - resources and blogs by members

Facing the Future - service standards for paediatric care

Applying to paediatrics - specialty training and consultant posts

Lifelong careers in paediatrics - our resources to support members

Opportunities in the UK for international doctors, including MTI(p)

Advisory Appointments Committees (AACs) - employer guide

NHS England Long Term Workforce Plan - evidence and advocacy

Workforce consultation responses

Latest news and blogs about workforce

All news about workforce

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Press release

28 November 2024

RCPCH responds to GMC’s ‘The state of medical education and practice in the UK’ 2024 workforce report

The medical regulator’s 'The state of medical education and practice in the UK: workforce report 2024' report highlights the changing nature of the country’s medical workforce.

Announcement

28 November 2024

Survey findings on paediatricians views and experiences of PAs in paediatrics now published

RCPCH is today (28 November 2024) publishing the results of our member consultation survey on the role of Physician Associates (PAs) in paediatrics.

President's update

8 November 2024

Child health at the centre of decision-making - President's update

The UK Government’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill provides us with an opportunity to meet one of our goals in the newly published College Strategy, and we're speaking with MPs to support the measures.

Most recent resources about workforce

More related resources

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Physician Associates - RCPCH response to member consultation

RCPCH is today (28 November 2024) publishing the results of our member survey on the role of Physician Associates (PAs) in paediatrics. This follows an interim statement made on 31 October 2024 which called for a pause in recruitment of PAs in paediatrics, a step which was agreed with the RCPCH Exec...

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NHS 10 year plan: Making better use of technology in health and care - briefing

We urge all RCPCH members in England to contribute to the new 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS. This is your chance to advocate for children and the child health workforce to be central to the NHS's future plans. This briefing highlights the need to ensure the analogue to digital shift fully cons...

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NHS 10 Year Health Plan - overarching policy briefing

We call on all RCPCH members in England to input into the new 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS, both via the Change NHS Portal and through any Trust or regional opportunities. This is your opportunity to make the case for children and the child health workforce to be at the centre of plans for the NH...