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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.

From preparation for the first job planning meeting through to objective setting and review. Plus information on leave and alternative working patterns.
Toolkit for consultants and SAS doctors

Including what to expect from a working week, examples of a work plan and details on minimal staffing levels, flexible working and leave.
Rostering guidance for trainees

We collate paediatric workforce information in the UK to support members, workforce planners and other stakeholders - displayed as interactive maps and graphs.
Information and evidence

Our report outlines key findings from this study and our recommendations for deaneries and employers.
Report

Our latest census gives an overview of the paediatric and child health workforce, focusing on consultants and SAS doctors in the UK.
Census

We undertook our first workforce census in 1986 and have regularly completed censuses since 1999. Our archive of censuses and related reports shows changes over time.
Reports archive
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CCT survey 2025

What happens after paediatricians complete their specialist training, and how do they feel about the transition into a consultant role? Our survey will give us an updated picture of the paediatric workforce at this stage.
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË the survey and how to complete

Deep dives on workforce information

On bed occupancy in devolved nations - winter 2025
On bed occupancy in England - autumn 2024
On sickness absence rates - summer 2024
On consultant and SAS doctor numbers - spring 2024

"Worried and waiting" - reviews of waiting times in devolved nations (2024)

Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales

Other reports

Self-rostering in paediatrics - case study presentation
Workforce consultation responses - summary
NHS England Long Term Workforce Plan - evidence and advocacy guide

Our latest news about workforce

More news
Dr Nick Wilkinson
Blog
17 April 2025

A manifesto for Wales - why now and why not you?

The Senedd election in Wales is next May. So what better time, suggests Officer for Wales Dr Nick Wilkinson, to help ensure child and adolescent health and wellbeing top the list for debate? Here's how members in Wales can engage with our recently published manifesto.