Trainees
Should you train in Paediatric Neurodisability (PND)? It is important to understand the differences between training in the subspecialty of paediatric neurodisability and training in other related subspecialties, especially community child health (CCH). Because of the high prevalence of disability in children, the majority of children with disabilities will continue to be managed by community and also general paediatricians. It follows therefore that CCH (and to a lesser extent general paediatric training) will continue to include a significant proportion of training time in neurodisability as set out in the CCH competency document. Training in CCH will be broader than neurodisability training and will also include wider training in social paediatrics, child protection and public health aspects of child health. Click here for the full PND advice.
The BACD Trainees' Rep is Dr Richa Kulshrestha
NTN Grid The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health runs the NTN Grid Scheme to allow trainees to compete for subspecialty training programmes available nationally. On an annual basis Deaneries are asked to submit approved programmes of subspecialty training to the College for that year's grid matching process. The Grid enables workforce planning so appropriate numbers of subspecialists are trained without allowing the situation to arise where trainees complete highly specialised training with little chance of obtaining a consultant post in that subspecialty. Click here for more information.
Who can apply for the Grid?
- Grid Person Specification 2011 The Grid is only available to senior trainees who fulfil the essential person specification eligibility criteria for grid training.
- Grid Applicant Guide 2011 Please read this carefully. The applicant guide contains information on the whole 2011 grid process and further guidance on eligibility.
The application form will only be available from 12 noon Monday 6th September 2010 through the RCPCH website. The application form will not be made available outside of the application period. All applications must be made through the RCPCH system; applications will not be accepted in any other format. Applications received after the closing time and date will not be considered, this is strictly enforced. For 2011, all applications must be submitted with a confirmation of eligibility form which must be completed by the candidate's current training deanery Head of School / Regional Advisor or Programme Director. The confirmation of eligibility form will be available on this website from 1st September 2010 with instructions for its use. For further information please see the reference process within the grid applicant guide.
The 2011 grid will open for applications from 12noon Monday 6th September 2010; closing 12noon Monday 4th October 2010.
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