Paediatrics

 

 

Paediatric Education Monthly 

October 2026

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Reminder to use the following email address for Paediatric queries: england.paediatrics.ne@nhs.net 

 
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Hands on Brighton echo course

 

Following popular demand, we are organising our paediatric and neonatal Hands-on echo course in Brighton on 14 November and 15 November 2026 (Saturday and Sunday).

Here is the link to the link to further details and registration:

https://cardiologyskills.co.uk/home/courses/echo

For any clarification please email cardiologyskills@gmail.com

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So you want to be a Clinical Geneticist?
Wednesday 21st October 2026, 13:00-15:00

 

Poster 

 
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Paediatric Update Course 2026 - 19th November 2026 (9:00-17:00) - online via Zoom [8 CPD points, RCPCH approval pending]

 
 

Interactive Paediatric ECG Course – 20th November 2026 (9:00-16:30) - face to face at GOSH [6 CPD points, RCPCH approved]

 
 
 
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Talking with Families When Death Becomes a Likely Outcome - Thursday 3rd December 2026

 

Posters 

 
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Becoming Simulation Faculty

Monday 12 October from 09:00 to 16:30

 

Room 10, STRIVE, James Cook University Hospital.

Becoming Simulation Faculty is the national programme for those who design and deliver Simulation and Immersive learning. It consists of 6 online modules, available via the e-learning for health website, followed by a face-to-face workshop.

The workshop will be open to anyone who has completed the 6 online modules. A little leeway will be given to those who have almost completed the modules.

A sample programme is attached. The course will be FREE to attend for all participants.  Please note we cannot cover travel costs.

Places are limited so book early to avoid missing out.

Please NOTE:  You will receive a confirmation email that you have been booked on this training Programme. 

With your booking you will need to provide evidence of your completion (certificate) or near completion (screenshot) of the online modules. 

How to book: 

Please complete Registration Survey:  BSF Monday 12 October 2026

 
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Paediatric ST2 (2025/26 Cohort) Public Health Survey 

Help us make the Public Health  SoT programme even better! 

We’d love to hear your thoughts about the programme—what worked, what didn’t, and what’s missing—so we can close the gaps and make things better for the next cohort. Be honest, be constructive, and tell us what you really think!  Thank you for helping us shape a better PH SoT programme! 

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey: Paediatric ST2 Public Health SoT Survey (2025/26 Cohort) – Fill out form

Thank you for your time!

Kind regards,

Su Wei

Paed ST2, PH SoT Rep

 
 
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Stress Management for Exams

9th October 2026

 
 
 
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Extended Learning Opportunities for Resident Doctors 2026 - Open for Applications

 

The Learner Support and Faculty Development Team are now advertising the extended learning opportunities for our resident doctors. Please do encourage suitable doctors to apply. These are fantastic opportunities in Leadership and Management, Digital Health and Sustainable Healthcare.

Doctors who wish to apply will need to approach the TPD for support. If someone is not making sufficient progress with training to be able to reduce clinical hours to incorporate flexible portfolio training, then do not feel obliged to support them.

The attachements and links below provide the doctors and yourselves with all you need to know.

 
 
 
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 Online All Things Debriefing Training Date

Thursday 29 October 2026

 

The North East Simulation Network (NESN) is delighted to announce an "All Things Debriefing" course in association with Elevate Healthcare. This is a great opportunity for simulation educators to develop their debriefing skills. 

Places are limited to 22 so book early to avoid disappointment!   

Eligibility: This course is ideal for those who have completed an "introduction to sim" course or have a role in delivering simulation-based education in the North East and North Cumbria. 

Course Details:

Date:  Thursday 29 October 2026 - Online

Time: 09:00 – 16:30

Cost: The course is free to attend for simulation trainers from the region

 

Registration

To register for this face-to-face session, please complete the Training Session Survey.

 

Link:   All Things Debriefing – 29 October 2026

 
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9th December – Frontline paediatrics for GPs, Paediatricians, Trainees and other professionals on the frontline (online)

Check out our website for more information: https://www.cher-newcastle.co.uk/cher-days/

 

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CHIPS- Regional Study Day

13th October 2026

 

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CHIPS, Regional Paediatric Palliative Care study days

 

We are excited to announce 2026 dates for the CHIPS, Regional Paediatric Palliative Care study day. The day is multi-disciplinary, and we have allocated 2 places per date for medics at F1-ST3 level.

 

Please see attached timetable for interest and if you could like to book a place, please contact Katie.Metcalfe4@nhs.net

We hope to see you there!. 

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National Paediatric Translational Research Conference- 15-16 October 2026

The Paediatric Excellence Initiative (PEI) and GOSH Charity are delighted to host the inaugural National Paediatric Translational Research Conference on 15 -16 October 2026 at Sheffield City Hall.

 

The PEI was founded from the NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (GOSH BRC), and is a collaboration between Great Ormond Street, Alder Hey, Birmingham and Sheffield Children’s Hospitals. Together, we deliver early translational research to improve the lives of children with rare and complex conditions. We hope this landmark event will bring the paediatric research community together and catalyse new, impactful research collaborations across the UK.

Find out more on the event website:  National Paediatric Translational Research Conference

 

Event Programme

 

Day 1- Thursday 15 October

Early Career Researcher (ECR) Day

Designed by ECRs for ECRs. This half-day programme will showcase the work of emerging research leaders, support peer networking, and help build the professional connections essential for developing an independent research career.

 

Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner

All delegates are invited to attend the Welcome Drinks Reception in the Sheffield Winter Garden and the Gala Dinner (ticket purchase required) at the Sheffield Millennium Gallery on the evening of 15 October.

 

Day 2 - Friday 16 October

Main Conference

The second day brings together the wider paediatric translational research community for keynote talks and sessions led by prominent UK healthcare and research leaders, including a keynote lecture from Lucy Chappell, Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department of Health and Social Care and CEO of the NIHR. Keep an eye on our website for the updated speaker list.

 

Thursday 15 October

Day 1 - ECR day

Friday 16 October

Day 2

13:00 – 14:00

Registration & networking

08:15 – 09:15

Registration & networking

14:00 – 15:30

Session 1

09:15 – 11:00

Session 1

15:30 – 16:00

Refreshments & networking

11:00 – 11:30

Refreshments & networking

16:00 – 17:30

Session 2

11:30 – 12:45

Session 2

17:30

Close

12:45 – 13:35

Lunch & networking

18:30 – 19:30

Drinks reception in the  Sheffield Winter Garden

13:35 – 15:05

Session 3

 

All delegates welcome

15:05 – 15:35

Refreshments & networking

19:30 -23:00

Gala Dinner at the Millennium Gallery

15:35 – 17:15

Session 4

 

Ticket purchase required

17:15

Event Close

The schedule outline above is subject to change while the programme is finalised.

 

 

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