Preparation for Returning to Acute Clinical Practice in Paediatrics

Who is this course aimed at?

Any professional(doctors, nurses, allied professionals at all grades) returning to the acute paediatric setting after a period oftime away from regular clinical practice – for example after maternity leave, a research post or any sort of career break.

What does the course involve?

  • An update on key developments and significant changes in clinical practice in Paediatrics over the last 12 months
  • An opportunity to refresh your skills in managing the acutely unwell child using high-fidelity simulation training
  • Participant tailored small group sessions on topics such as understanding less-than-full-time training, tips for achieving work-life balance and maintaining research momentum

Course details

This 1 day course is free to all London-based paediatric professionals, and in 2017 we will be running the course in three locations. Please indicate your preference for course date / location on your application form.

  • Thursday 16th February 2017: SAIL centre, St Thomas’ Hospital
  • Friday 30th June 2017: University College London Hospital
  • Friday18th August 2017: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

How to apply for a place

Places are limited to 20 participants per course. If oversubscribed we will prioritise places according to need. Please apply by completing the attached application form and returning it to

The closing date for applications will be six weeks before the course is due to take place.

Please note

  • This course has been developed to replace the formerDeanery “Return to Training after Maternity Leave” course.
  • It is now aimed at all professionals who have had time out-of-programme (and not just those returning from maternity leave).
  • Unfortunately we can’t allow you to bring your baby on this course – but we are able to offer nursing mothers a private room for expressing or feeding their babies as needed.
  • Trainees on maternity leave may be able to use a “keeping in touch” day to attend this course. Please contact your employing HR department to discuss whether this is possible.

Preparation for Returning to Acute Clinical Practice in Paediatrics

Application form – please type if possible

Full name
Please state which course(s) (date and location) you are applying for, in order of preference / 1.
2.
Current grade of doctor and post (or most recent post)
Reason for being away from clinical practice
(e.g. maternity leave/ research/ OOPE/travel)
Please specify
E-mail address
Contact telephone number
Date of return to work (if applicable)
Post and grade you are returning to (if applicable)
Reasons for wanting to attend course
Any special requirements

Please return this form via e-mail to