In this meeting, James Clark, Head of Medical Workforce and Recruitment delivered a session focused on supporting PGDiTs interested in applying to subspecialty recruitment. The sessions included the importance of regular careers discussions and supporting PGDiTs with subspecialty training applications. An update was provided in relation to how the recruitment process is progressing and what the role and expectations are for ESs in confirming eligibility.

Dr Rosie Roots shared her Pregnancy Risk Assessment Guide for Educational Supervisors a toolkit that informs both residents and ESs of HR timelines and processes to facilitate efficient working between teams. This also included a proforma and examples to help Supervisors better support their pregnant resident doctors.

Dr Sian Ludman, Chair of the Less than Full Time Training Advisors Network finished the roadshow with a presentation exploring LTFT Training and the role of the Educational Supervisor in supporting flexible working.

Subspecialty Recruitment Application Guidance:

Paediatric sub-specialty training – application guidance | RCPCH

The Pregnancy Toolkit for Educational Supervisors:

Pregnancy, Maternity, Paternity, Adoption & Return to Work – London School of Paediatrics

LTFT Training Guidance:

https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/less-full-time-training-ltft-guidance

EES Train the Trainer course

This is a one-day, face-to-face course aimed at those who would like to become faculty for the EES course. We go through the course material, in a relaxed small group discussion style. There is no assessment! Following this, if still interested, you can teach on the EES course – we run about 8 each year, the majority are online – you can chose your dates and you need not commit to the whole day.

Please complete the form below to be added to the course registration list. You will be contacted by the RCPCH Education team with further information about the day.

Please note that by completing this form, you are not securing a place on the selected course.

EES Train the Trainer day 7th September 2026 registration  – Fill in form

We do not issue CPD certificates for webinars or podcasts, as we are unable to verify participation.

However, you are still able to record as a CPD activity as you normally would, detailing what you have learned and how the learning will benefit your practice.

When recording the activity, delegates should focus on the reflection and detail the following:

• What did you learn?
• What effect has/will the learning had/have on your current practice?
• What further learning or action, if any, is needed as a result of the original learning activity?

If you have any questions, please contact the CPD team

If you use the RCPCH CPD Diary, you can click here to visit the diary and record your learning: Log your learning on the RCPCH CPD Diary