Certificate of Core Paediatric Training Capabilities 2024-25 v.4 JACSBHC 011123

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF CORE PAEDIATRIC
TRAINING CAPABILITIES 2024-25
Applicants applying for ST3 posts in paediatrics may use this certificate to demonstrate successful, satisfactory completion of
Core paediatric capabilities, as defined in the RCPCH Progress+ Core Syllabus for Paediatric Training.
Additional guidance to help judge the standard required for Progress+ and Core training is found on the RCPCH webpages.
You will be required to provide a fully completed Certificate of Completion of Core Paediatric
Capabilities, if you DO NOT meet the following:
A) You are currently in a UK approved paediatric training programme and are on track to obtain a satisfactory ARCP
(Annual Review of Competence Progression) outcome (You will be required to provide evidence of this prior to
commencing an ST3 post).
B) You have already completed Level 11 training in an approved UK training programme and have evidence of satisfactory
ARCP outcome.2
A fully completed Certificate of Completion of Core Paediatric Training Capabilities must be provided at the time of
application. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.
Please note: “Certificate of Level 1 Training Paediatrics 2023 v.1” or other forms of evidence will not be considered.
N.B. You must also include confirmation of your Neonatal and General Paediatric experience, in the final applicant
confirmation section, at the end of this form.
Instructions to applicants:
1. This certificate can only be signed by a consultant or equivalent3.

2. Consultants should only sign this certificate if they have worked with you for a minimum of three months whole-
time equivalent prior to the start date of the post you are applying for.
3. You will not be eligible to be considered further for ST3 paediatric training in this recruitment round if the form is
incomplete, or if the person signing it fails to complete the section about themselves fully.
4. You must be rated as follows4:
o In order to be eligible for ST3 entry: at least “Sufficient evidence for ST3” for every Key Capability listed
on this certificate.
5. Before you pass the form to the signatory, for them to complete, please fill in and sign the ‘Applicant declaration’
below.
6. It is recommended that you check the form after it has been fully completed by your signatory.
7. You must then scan, upload, and attach to your application form on the final page of the application before
submission5.
Instructions to those completing and signing the certificate:

The person who has asked you to fill in this form is applying for entry into ST3 Paediatric training in the United Kingdom.
In order to process their application, we need to know that they have achieved the key capabilities listed in this certificate to
the standard expected in accordance with the core syllabus of the RCPCH Progress+ curriculum for postgraduate Paediatric
training. Before filling in this certificate please ensure you are familiar with the standards expected here.
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Until August 2023, the UK Paediatric training pathway was defined by three levels: Level (ST1-ST3), Level 2 (ST4-ST5) and Level 3 (ST6-ST8).
From August 2023, the new Progress+ curriculum was introduced, and part of this change sees the pathway move to a two-level split: Core (ST1-
ST4) and Specialty (ST5-ST7).
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If you have previously been released or removed from a UK approved paediatric training post/programme, you will be required to provide a fully
completed certificate of Core Paediatric Training capabilities from, in addition to a letter of support from the postgraduate dean for the deanery/LETB
from which you were released/removed.
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For the purposes of the completion of this form, it will also be permissible to obtain confirmation from an Associate Specialist.
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If you cannot demonstrate that you have achieved all your capabilities from one clinical post, you may submit additional Certificates to demonstrate
the full set of capabilities. If you cannot demonstrate every Key Capability as described in point 4 above, you will not be considered eligible for ST3
paediatric training.
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Please ensure that the form has been successfully uploaded to Oriel, before submitting your application – applications without the full set of required
documents attached will not be accepted.
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Please note that you must only confirm that the applicant has the capabilities listed below if you KNOW they are
competent. This may be from your own observations and from the evaluations and confirmations of other practitioners who
are sufficiently experienced (e.g., Consultants, Associate Specialists, Paediatric Specialty trainees at ST6+, or experienced
Advanced Nurse Practitioners) who you know have witnessed the applicant in practise.
Please also note that failure to complete the section about yourself fully will render the applicant ineligible to be considered
further for specialty training in this recruitment round.
About the person signing the certificate:

Your name:
Professional status:
Current post:
Address for correspondence:
Email address:
Your UK GMC Number:
If you are not registered with the UK GMC, please give:
Name of your registering body:
Your Registration Number:
Please attach a photocopy of your professional status to this certificate, as evidence
About how you know the applicant and their work: Please give details of the post this applicant held at the time
when you observed their work. 3 months (whole time equivalent) of this post MUST have been completed by the
time of the application submission deadline.
Specialty and level
From:
Dates post held
To:
Name and address of Hospital
Country
All applicants for ST3 Paediatric Recruitment must have a minimum of 6 months experience working in a Neonatal setting
and 6 months working in General Paediatrics. Please confirm that the applicant has accrued the specific skills noted below
and add any additional comments as necessary in the column provided:
NEONATAL SKILLS:
Skills: Evidence: Initials Comments:

Appropriate neonatal life NLS, NRP or equi-
support qualification valent
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Vascular access Term & Preterm
Intubation Term & Preterm
Managing complications Term & Preterm
Managing resuscitation Term & Preterm
Independent initiation of Term & Preterm

resuscitation
Experience of attending Term & Preterm

deliveries
Able to independently sup- Term & Preterm

port stabilisation
GENERAL PAEDIATRIC SKILLS:
Skills: Initials Evidence:

Management of inpatient common general paediat-
ric conditions
Attendance at the emergency department to assess

children and young people
Experience of initiating emergency and resuscitation

care
Safeguarding Level 3
PLEASE REFER TO THE GUIDE TO THE RCPCH PROGRESS CURRICULUM HERE WHILE COMPLETING
THE REST OF THIS FORM.
N.B. A tick is sufficient to denote “Sufficient evidence for ST3” or “Insufficient evidence for ST3”, as necessary; details on
how the capabilities have or have not been met must also be included in the box provided. To assist you with your
judgements on the applicant’s suitability for the level they are applying to, please consider the following guideline:
In the UK, some ST3 trainees will be working on the tier 2 rota in smaller Paediatric units from the onset and all will need
to develop the full capability to work on the tier 2 "middle grade" rota, responsible for the supervision of junior trainees on
the tier 1 rota, within 12 months of training.
Domain:
1. Professional values and behaviours

Learning Outcome:
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In addition to the professional values and behaviours required of all doctors (Good Medical Practice), a paediatric trainee
must adhere to legal frameworks relating to babies, children, young people, and families/carers, including relevant
safeguarding legislation related to the four nations.
Key Capability Sufficient evidence Insufficient evidence

for ST3 (Y/N)
1. Demonstrates the professional values, behaviours and attitudes

required of doctors (outlined in Good Medical Practice) within
the scope of their knowledge, skills, and performance.
2. Demonstrates compassion, empathy and respect for children,

young people, and their families.
3. Demonstrates self-awareness and insight, recognising their limits

of capability and demonstrating commitment to continuing
professional development (CPD).
4. Assesses the capacity of children and young people to make

informed decisions about their medical care.
5. Follows the principles of the law with regard to consent, the right
to refuse treatment, confidentiality and the death of a baby, child,
or young person.
Referring to the illustrations in the RCPCH Progress+ core syllabus, please state below, how the applicant has
demonstrated the capabilities above, during their time working with you:
If you have marked any of the above ‘Insufficient evidence’ only, please add some comments below to briefly describe
what further development the applicant would need to do in order to fully demonstrate the capability:
Domain:
2. Professional Skills and Knowledge: Communication

Learning Outcome:
Develops effective professional relationships with babies, children, young people, and their families/carers as well as
colleagues, enabling active participation in planning and implementation of care plans – this will include demonstrating
listening skills, cultural awareness, and sensitivity; communicating effectively in the written form by means of clear,
legible, and accurate written and digital records.

for ST3 (Y/N)
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1. Understands the principles of participation in decision making
for children, young people, and their parents in the process of
improving their health.
2. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both spoken and

written (including electronic notes) with children, young people,
families, and colleagues.
3. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills

to enable effective collaboration with children, young people,
and their families, including colleagues in multi-disciplinary
teams (MDTs).
4. Demonstrates courtesy and respect for different cultures and

those with protected characteristics.
5. Responds appropriately and empathises with children, young

people, and their families in dealing with conflict and/or those
who are experiencing difficulty, anxiety, or distress.
6. Manages the communication of a range of differential diagnoses

and where the management plan will be uncertain.
Domain:
3. Professional Skills and Knowledge: Clinical Procedures

Learning Outcome:
Undertakes key paediatric clinical procedures both elective and emergency, including responding to and leading
emergency situations and performing advanced life support, recognising when and how to escalate, and adapting clinical
assessments to meet the needs of babies, children, young people, and families/carers.

for ST3 (Y/N)
1. Performs appropriate clinical assessments of a baby, child, and

young person.
2. Demonstrates achievement of both basic and advanced life

support skills in neonates, infants, and children.
3. Undertakes key procedures including the following:

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 Peripheral venous cannula.
 Safe neonatal airway management of the term and
prematurely born baby
 Neonatal umbilical arterial catheterisation.
 Lumbar puncture.
 Emergency vascular access.
4. Confirms the correct placement of neonatal endotracheal tubes

and arterial and venous lines.
5. Performs advanced airway support, including airway opening

manoeuvres and the use of airway adjuncts to the point of
intubation.
Domain:
4. Professional Skills and Knowledge: Patient Management

Learning Outcome:
Conducts a clinical assessment of babies, children, and young people, formulating an appropriate differential diagnosis;
plans appropriate investigations and initiates a treatment plan in accordance with national and local guidelines, tailoring
the management plan to meet the needs of the individual.

for ST3 (Y/N)
1. Performs an assessment of a baby, child, or young person’s

physical, mental, and developmental status, incorporating
biological, physiological, and social factors across multiple
clinical contexts.
2. Recognises the potential life-threatening events in babies,

children and young people and leads resuscitation and
emergency situations.
3. Recognises and manages a range of common childhood

presentations.
4. Engages in multi-professional management of a range of

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common general paediatric physical and mental health
presentations, both short and long term.
5. Recognises and manages the acute presentations and after-care

of anaphylaxis, prescribing and training the family to use
adrenaline auto- injectors, including documenting events and
producing an emergency action plan with appropriate onward
referrals.
6. Seeks appropriate advice and support from other teams in a
timely and collaborative manner, including working effectively
with colleagues in primary care.
7. Takes into consideration the individual needs of the baby,

child, or young person.
Domain:
5. Capabilities in Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

Learning Outcome:
Promotes healthy behaviour in conversations with children, young people, and their families/carers, from early years
through to adulthood; taking into account the potential impact of cultural, social, religious, and economic factors on the
physical and mental health of children and families.

for ST3 (Y/N)
1. Recognises the potential impact but also limitations of health

promotion advice.
2. Applies knowledge of the factors which contribute to child

health inequalities and the consequences of those inequalities
in terms of disability, life expectancy and health economics.
3. Anticipates contextual factors (socioeconomic, cultural,

psychological) which constrain the ability to make “healthy
choices”.
4. Interprets the impact of environmental, economic, global, and

cultural contexts on health promotion and physical and
mental health illness prevention.
5. Interacts effectively with children, young people, and their

families from a broad range of socioeconomic and cultural
backgrounds, appropriately using translated materials and
interpreters, if required.
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Domain:
6. Capabilities in Leadership and Team Working

Learning Outcome:
Develops personal leadership skills and demonstrates their own leadership qualities, adjusting their approach, where
necessary; utilising these skills to work constructively within multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs), valuing the contributions
of others.

for ST3 (Y/N)
1. Participates effectively and constructively in the multi-

disciplinary (MDT) and inter-professional teams, engaging with
children, young people, and families, facilitating shared decision
making.
2. Develops leadership and team-working skills and relevant

problem-solving strategies in clinical management contexts, such
as where there is limitation of resources.
3. Supports appropriate decisions made within a team and

communicates these effectively.
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Domain:
7. Patient Safety, including Safe Prescribing

Learning Outcome:
Recognises the importance of patient safety, including safe prescribing and exposure to risk/hazard.

for ST3 (Y/N)
1. Understands the relationship between hazards, risks of exposure

and likelihood of harm.
2. Recognises when a baby, child or young person has been

exposed to a risk/hazard and escalates in accordance with local
and national procedures.
3. Applies safety procedures to prescribing practice, demonstrating

an understanding of pharmacogenomics, following local and
national processes in instances of patient harm or medication
error.
4. Applies safety procedures when ordering blood, with adherence

to local and national policies.
5. Applies safety and reporting procedures to clinical care

situations, responding to identified risks/hazards.
6. Applies the Duty of Candour principles to practice.
7. Recognises when the behaviours of a child or young person puts

themselves or others at risk of harm.
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Domain:
8. Capabilities in Quality Improvement

Learning Outcome:
Applies quality improvement (QI) methodology to clinical practice, thereby learning and reflecting to foster positive
change.

for ST3 (Y/N)
1. Proactively identifies opportunities for quality improvement.
2. Undertakes projects and audits to improve clinical effectiveness,

patient safety and patient experience.
3. Participates in local clinical governance processes.
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Domain:
9. Capabilities in Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups

Learning Outcome:
Understands the professional responsibility of safeguarding babies, children, and young people; accurately documents
and raises concerns in a proficient manner to appropriate staff and agencies.

for ST3 (Y/N)
1. Recognises and acts upon safeguarding concerns, taking into

account risk factors.
2. Conducts an assessment for possible maltreatment, including

sexual abuse which incorporates attention to the broader family
function and the baby’s, child’s, or young person’s
developmental, physical, and mental health status.
3. Applies knowledge of the indications for a skeletal survey and

relevant blood tests in safeguarding.
4. Documents clearly and accurately, using body charts, to record

the examination results of a baby, child, or young person within
a safeguarding context.
5. With supervision, provides oral or written reports for:

 strategy meetings and case conferences.
 police or social services.
6. Recognises the long-term impact of physical and mental adverse

childhood experiences, including maltreatment and when a baby,
child or young person and families are vulnerable, distressed and
in need of early support and intervention.
7. Applies an understanding of consent and parental responsibility

in relation to safeguarding procedures of “looked after” children.
8. Applies knowledge regarding forensic assessment in relation to

child abuse and establishes the importance of the chain of
evidence.
9. Follows the local system of referral for assessment and arranges

follow-up for babies, children or young people who may have
been sexually abused.
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Domain:
10. Capabilities in Education and Training

Learning Outcome:
Plans and delivers teaching and learning activities to a wide range of audiences and provides appropriate feedback to
others.

for ST3 (Y/N)
1. Demonstrates the ability to plan and deliver teaching in a range

of clinical and non-clinical contexts.
2. Shows the ability to adapt their teaching methods to the different

learning needs of individual team members.
3. Provides evidence of obtaining feedback on teaching delivered

by them; reflects on and learns from this feedback.
4. Provides appropriate feedback to others.
Domain:
11. Research and Scholarship

Learning Outcome:
Adopts an evidence-based approach to baby, child, young people, and family’s/carers health practices, including
critically appraising published research.
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for ST3 (Y/N)
1. Carries out a systematic literature review, evaluating evidence

and identifies strengths and weaknesses in all evidence sources.
2. Interprets research results and explains the findings to children,

young people, families, and the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
3. Participates in research-related activity (e.g., national projects,

journal clubs, publications, and presentations).
4. Implements an evidence-based approach to practice to inform

decision making and enhance patient care and patient outcomes.
5. Constructively analyses patient management and formulates

questions for the literature.
6. Maintains Good Clinical Practice (GCP) throughout training.
FINAL CONFIRMATION FROM PERSON COMPLETING THIS FORM:
SIGNATORY DECLARATION:
APPLICANTS’ FULL NAME:
A. I confirm I have reviewed the standards expected for completion of Level 1 ☐

Paediatric training at https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/education-careers/training/progress
B. I confirm that the doctor named above has worked for me for a minimum of three ☐
months (whole time equivalent) in the paediatric post indicated on this declaration
form
C. I can confirm I have observed the named doctor demonstrate all of the above ☐
capabilities that I have assessed as “able to demonstrate” – or where I have not
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personally observed them, I have received evidence that I know to be reliable
N.B. This form is invalid unless all three boxes above are checked
SIGNATURE:
(of person completing the certificate)
PRINT NAME:
DATE:
HOSPITAL STAMP:
(if unavailable please submit a note on
compliment slip or letter headed paper)
E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR YOUR

INSTITUTION:
P.T.O. For final applicant confirmation
FINAL APPLICANT CONFIRMATION:
Please complete the following boxes to confirm the posts that will evidence your Neonatal and General Paediatric
experience:
Neonatal Experience: Evidenced by post Time Evidenced by post Time Comments:

#1* in #2* in
post post
Experience at level 2 or
equivalent
equivalent
*Posts should be evidenced in the ‘Employment History’ section of the Oriel application form – N.B. The applic-
ant should complete this section.
Total experience must add up to 6 months or more WTE (Whole Time Equivalent), excluding Foundation or equi-
valent.
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General Paediatric Exper- Evidenced by post Time in Evidenced by post Time
ience: #1* post #2* in
post
equivalent
*Posts should be evidenced in the ‘Employment History’ section of the Oriel application form
Total experience must add up to 6 months or more WTE, excluding Foundation or equivalent.
Applicant declaration:
1. I confirm that I have worked for the consultant (or equivalent) who has completed this certificate for a minimum of
three months prior to the start date of the post I am applying for.
2. I confirm that I have completed the Neonatal and General Paediatric experience listed above to the specified WTE
and have evidenced it clearly in the ‘Employment history’ section of my Oriel application form.
Applicant Name
Applicant GMC No
Signature
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF CORE PAEDIATRIC

TRAINING CAPABILITIES 2024-25

1. This certificate can only be signed by a consultant or equivalent3.

Instructions to those completing and signing the certificate:

About the person signing the certificate:

Address for correspondence:

Skills: Evidence: Initials Comments:

Intubation Term & Preterm

Managing complications Term & Preterm

Managing resuscitation Term & Preterm

Independent initiation of Term & Preterm

Experience of attending Term & Preterm

Able to independently sup- Term & Preterm

GENERAL PAEDIATRIC SKILLS:

Skills: Initials Evidence:

Attendance at the emergency department to assess

Experience of initiating emergency and resuscitation

1. Professional values and behaviours

Key Capability Sufficient evidence Insufficient evidence

1. Demonstrates the professional values, behaviours and attitudes

2. Demonstrates compassion, empathy and respect for children,

3. Demonstrates self-awareness and insight, recognising their limits

4. Assesses the capacity of children and young people to make

2. Professional Skills and Knowledge: Communication

Key Capability Sufficient evidence Insufficient evidence

2. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both spoken and

3. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills

4. Demonstrates courtesy and respect for different cultures and

5. Responds appropriately and empathises with children, young

6. Manages the communication of a range of differential diagnoses

3. Professional Skills and Knowledge: Clinical Procedures

Key Capability Sufficient evidence Insufficient evidence

1. Performs appropriate clinical assessments of a baby, child, and

2. Demonstrates achievement of both basic and advanced life

3. Undertakes key procedures including the following:

4. Confirms the correct placement of neonatal endotracheal tubes

5. Performs advanced airway support, including airway opening

4. Professional Skills and Knowledge: Patient Management

Key Capability Sufficient evidence Insufficient evidence

1. Performs an assessment of a baby, child, or young person’s

2. Recognises the potential life-threatening events in babies,

3. Recognises and manages a range of common childhood

4. Engages in multi-professional management of a range of

5. Recognises and manages the acute presentations and after-care

7. Takes into consideration the individual needs of the baby,

5. Capabilities in Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

Key Capability Sufficient evidence Insufficient evidence

1. Recognises the potential impact but also limitations of health

2. Applies knowledge of the factors which contribute to child

3. Anticipates contextual factors (socioeconomic, cultural,

4. Interprets the impact of environmental, economic, global, and

5. Interacts effectively with children, young people, and their

6. Capabilities in Leadership and Team Working

Key Capability Sufficient evidence Insufficient evidence

1. Participates effectively and constructively in the multi-

2. Develops leadership and team-working skills and relevant

3. Supports appropriate decisions made within a team and

7. Patient Safety, including Safe Prescribing

Key Capability Sufficient evidence Insufficient evidence

1. Understands the relationship between hazards, risks of exposure

2. Recognises when a baby, child or young person has been

3. Applies safety procedures to prescribing practice, demonstrating

4. Applies safety procedures when ordering blood, with adherence