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National recruitment processes for 2024-25

The format of recruitment for paediatrics mirrors last year's process.ÌýIt involves a shortlisting process, based on part of the application, which determines those applicants who are invited to be interviewed. Interviews are held virtually.

Recruitment for ST3 paediatrics is composed of two elements:

1. Application form (white-space questions) for shortlisting, to cover: Past achievements, Teaching, Management, Clinical experience
2. 40-minute virtual interview, made up of 2 x 20-minute stations, to cover: Communication, Clinical thinking, Reflective practice and Governance & Leadership

In recent years the number of eligible applicants (after longlisting) has exceeded the interview capacity available across our virtual interview centres by a good number. So application scores are used as a shortlisting tool to determine invites to interview against overall capacity.

Appointability will then be determined using the interview scores, with a final appointability threshold of 55% or more. Full details of stations, scenarios and scoring can be found in the ST3 applicant guide - see Downloads box.

National Round 3 - dates for 2024-25 recruitment

Applications for National Round 3 (R3), for applicants looking to join the paediatric training pathway at ST3 in February 2025 open at 10:00, 23 July 2024. The complete timeline is in the below table.

The recruitment process includes three parts: longlisting; shortlisting (based on the application form); and a virtual interview, for those who are successfully shortlisted. Successful trainees will commence their posts in February 2025.

The also provides general information on national recruitment, including full national timelines and 2024Ìýspecific guidance documents.

Person specifications and application guidance

You will make their application on the .

You need to demonstrate relevant paediatric training equivalency, and be registered with and licensed by the General Medical Council (GMC).

You do not need to upload accompanying evidence, apart from the Certificate of Core Paediatric Training Capabilities 2024-25 form. This replaces the earlier versions of this form and only this version is accepted for the 2024 recruitment rounds. The formÌýcan be found in the Downloads box at the bottom of this page.

The ST3 applicant guide, 2024 person specification, application scoring framework and certificate form from Round 2 are in theÌýDownloads box. Any revisions for Round 3 will beÌýannounced at the top of this page before applications open.ÌýMake sure you have read and understood all the updated guidance documents before making your application.

You should refer to the scoring framework to guide your completion of the free text sections of the application form, in particular. All applications will be shortlisted by two clinical assessors (all paediatric consultants and possibly some senior paediatric trainees).

Paediatric specialty training webinar and Q&A - 1 November 2023

The webinar was hosted by the RCPCH Medical Recruitment team in advance of the 2024 round, for anyone planning to apply to ST1 or ST3. It was presented by Dr Blanche Lumb, RCPCH Trainee Representative for Recruitment, Dr Simon Broughton, RCPCH Officer for Recruitment, Eloise Rodgers, RCPCH Medical Recruitment Coordinator and James Clark, RCPCH Head of Medical Recruitment. The audience is guided through all parts of the recruitment process and provided tips on what makes a successful application, including completing your application form and how to start preparing for the interview.Ìý

Post numbers

340 applications were made to ST3 in 2023,Ìýfor a total of 55 posts. The final fill rate was 100%, with all posts filled at the end of the overall recruitment process.

The table below shows the indicative post numbersÌýfor Round 3.

Contact

For any queries about the process, please contact the Paediatric National Recruitment Office atÌýengland.paedsnro@nhs.net