Annual Salary
£27,689 to £74,661
Average UK salary in 2019 was £30,378
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Paediatricians diagnose and treat health conditions that affect babies, children and young people.
Average UK salary in 2019 was £30,378
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on a rota
There will be
5.7% more Paediatrician jobs in 2026.
In your day-to-day duties you may:
You may need to wear a uniform.
You could work in an NHS or private hospital, at a health centre or in the community.
Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.
You can get into this job through:
You'll need to complete:
If you already have a degree in a science subject (minimum upper second), you could take a 4-year graduate entry programme into medicine.
You may be able to join a 6-year degree course in medicine if you have no science qualifications. This includes a one-year pre-medical or foundation year.
You could be asked to take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) or BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT), when you apply for a course. They test the skills you'll need on the course like critical thinking, problem solving, data analysis, communication and scientific knowledge.
Medical schools will also expect you to have some relevant paid or voluntary work experience. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has information on finding a placement.
You'll usually need:
You'll need to:
Check if your university has a paediatric society and get involved. The societies are a good way to hear about paediatric events, talks and training in your medical school.
You could join the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the British Medical Association for professional development and training opportunities.
You can find out more about careers in paediatrics from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and Health Careers.
You can apply for senior consultant roles, once you're on the General Medical Council Specialist Register.
You may go on to lead a team, manage a department or become medical director for an NHS Trust.
You could also move into teaching and training students, trainee doctors and other healthcare professionals.
You'll need: