The RCPCH offers various special interest (SPIN) modules for training.
A SPIN Module in Child Mental Health is now available
INTRODUCTION TO SPIN:
There are two types of SPIN offered:
- SPIN in training for level 3 trainees
This is additional training and experience in a clinical area, which you complete in 12 to 18 months of clinical time. If you do a SPIN module and complete your training, you can apply for posts as a General Paediatrician with a special expertise. - Post completion SPIN for paediatricians on the GMC specialist register
This is additional training or experience, which you complete usually over a 12 month to five year period.
All SPIN modules are designed to enable a paediatrician to lead in that area as part of meeting a service need. It is vitally important that you articulate the service need for your choice of SPIN explaining why it is necessary on your application form.
Once completed, applicants can be the local lead and part of the clinical network providing for children who need specialist paediatric care.
For more information, please click on link below:
https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/special-interest-spin-module-application-guidance
APPLICATIONS:
Applications opened on the 2nd November and close on the 1st December 2020. To apply now, click here.
* You can apply once you start your level 3 training in paediatrics (normally from your ST6 placement).
* You cannot usually undertake SPIN training at the same time as sub-specialty training (also called GRID). There are some exceptions to this rule and we will update this page as we develop our SPIN work. If you have an enquiry about SPIN eligibility for you, contact us at training.services@rcpch.ac.uk.
Paediatric Mental Health Association 