1. Careers Guidance Service
Career Grade
Careers Guidance Service
Paediatricians at all stages of their careers are facing increasingly challenging times, not only due to pressures within the Health Service but also because it can be difficult to find a balance between work and the rest of life.
life events impacting on current career
a career not progressing as expected; burnout or stress affecting professional motivation
The RCPCH recognises the importance of developing support for career grade paediatricians who may be facing difficult situations or who simply want to proactively manage their careers.
career implications of reducing working hours or involvement in on-call
wanting to retrain or gain additional expertise outside current specialty
doubts about overall career choice
This confidential service can support doctors who want to discuss what to do about:
considering retiring but wanting to stay involved in the profession.
RCPCH offers a paediatric careers guidance service to Consultant, SAS and other Trust grade members via a national network of paediatric careers advisors.

2. Careers Guidance Service
Career Grade
Careers Guidance Service
Feedback from recent users of the service “I am so grateful for all the advice I have received. I had replies to all my questions. I felt truly supported and understood Thank you very much.”
- Consultant paediatrician
“I think this service fills a big gap, especially for specialty doctors. The progress of specialty doctors could easily get stuck in the current systems. This service could give a lot of help to those doctors who want further progress.”
- SAS paediatrician
“I found it very useful - both practically but also how it really was completely non-judgmental and supportive to be able to talk. I was able to have a completely confidential chat with someone experienced and understanding. I felt able to talk openly about my situation, both in and out of work.”
RCPCH offers a paediatric careers guidance service to Consultant, SAS and other Trust grade members via a national network of paediatric careers advisors.