The following information, which includes links to various useful sites. If you discover any other potentially useful articles or sites, please email the National Training Adviser, (currently Colin Ferrie).
Applying to the Paediatric Neurology National Grid
Document written by the National Training Advisor on Applying to the Paediatric Neurology National Grid (pdf document)
RCPCH 2012 grid application guide (pdf document)
Monitoring Training Progress
Competencies The RCPCH has developed a pan-paediatric 'pyramid' of competencies appropriate to various stages of training.
Penultimate Year Assessments (PYA) : The rationale for a PYA process is set out in a background document. In practice the BPNA/Neurology CSAC of the College organises an annual centralised process in London usually in late spring. Trainees will be contacted in the appropriate year and are typically asked to attend for a 45 minute interview with the National Training Adviser and two paediatric neurologists. This is not to be seen as something to be dreaded! Trainees generally find it a positive and valuable opportunity to reflect on training to date, raise any issues they may hve with their training, ensure they're on course to complete training by their CCST date and proactively plan their remaining training needs.
Arrangements for CCST holders: Clinicians from with the EU who wish to practise as a consultant in child neurology in the UK who already have a CCST/CCT in paediatrics are advised to contact training@bpna.org.uk for further advice.
Arrangements for CCST holders: Clinicians who wish to practice as a consultant in child neurology in the UK who have completed their training outside the EU have to apply for entry to the UK specialist register via the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board (PMETB) (www.pmetb.org.uk) for consideration under "Article 14 regulations".
07-Oct-2011