Critical care fellowships in the United Kingdom

Compare 10 critical care fellowships in the United Kingdom, including London, Newcastle. See eligibility, visa, funding and deadlines with official links.

0% accept international graduates and 0% describe a visa route; typical length 3 years. 10 institutions, mostly in London, Newcastle and Liverpool. Each listing links to the official page; confirm dates there.

Frequently asked questions

How many critical care fellowships are there in the United Kingdom?

10 listings at 10 institutions.

Can international medical graduates apply?

0 of 10 say they accept international applicants and 0 describe a visa route (J-1, H-1B or work permit). Rules differ by programme and guarantee nothing.

When are the next application deadlines?

Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine - RCPCH Grid Training (RCPCH national grid (sub-specialty) training, UK deaneries): 16 Nov 2026.

Compare programme details

Fees are costs paid by applicants; salary, stipend and funding are separate. Evidence labels distinguish programme facts, institutional policy, historical information and unresolved conflicts. Source checks belong to each field.

Showing 10 of 10 recorded programmes, sorted by programme name. These are not confirmed open vacancies.
ProgrammeDurationEligibilityApply and deadlineParticipant costsPay and funding
Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine - RCPCH Grid TrainingRCPCH national grid (sub-specialty) training, UK deaneries
Duration
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Eligibility
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For the UK paediatric trainee route, complete core paediatric training by entry, pass MRCPCH by interview, meet the ARCP requirements and have enough training time before CCT. RCPCH lists separate conditions for eligible applicants from other pathways. PICM also accepts eligible trainees in UK Anaesthetics or Intensive Care Medicine under separate stage, examination and training-approval requirements.

Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

UK RCPCH national 2026–27 subspecialty recruitment round, named Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine track.

International applicants
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Applicants outside a UK or Republic of Ireland training programme are ineligible for this national round. The College publishes a separate eligibility route for doctors in the Irish paediatric training programme.

Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

UK RCPCH national 2026–27 subspecialty recruitment round, named Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine track.

Application method
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Apply through Oriel for RCPCH national subspecialty recruitment. Check the current programme advertisements for which deanery posts are offered. The published Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine interviews are on 4–5 February 2027.

Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

UK RCPCH national 2026–27 subspecialty recruitment round, named Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine track.

Documents
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For the 2026–27 round, complete the Confirmation of Eligibility form in the RCPCH ePortfolio and obtain the required sign-offs. Shortlisted applicants prepare a selected portfolio for interview. For UK paediatric trainees, the College advises sending the form to the deanery by 12:00 on 9 November 2026. Later acceptance is at deanery discretion. Upload the completed form by 12:00 on 16 November.

Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

UK RCPCH national 2026–27 subspecialty recruitment round, named Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine track.

Deadline
16 November 2026 at 12:00 UK time, for the national Oriel application and final ePortfolio upload.
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

UK RCPCH national 2026–27 subspecialty recruitment round, named Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine track.

Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: London - GOSH, St Mary's & EvelinaGreat Ormond Street Hospital; St Mary's Hospital; Evelina London Children's Hospital
Duration
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Eligibility
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For the UK paediatric trainee route, complete core paediatric training by entry, pass MRCPCH by interview, meet the ARCP requirements and have enough training time before CCT. RCPCH lists separate conditions for eligible applicants from other pathways.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

International applicants
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Application method
Apply through Oriel for RCPCH national subspecialty recruitment. Check the current programme advertisements for which deanery posts are offered.
Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Documents
Read full value

For the 2026–27 round, complete the Confirmation of Eligibility form in the RCPCH ePortfolio and obtain the required sign-offs. Shortlisted applicants prepare a selected portfolio for interview.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Deadline
Not recorded
Unverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: North East - NewcastleGreat North Children's Hospital; Freeman Hospital
Duration
2.5 years
Unverified
Eligibility
Read full value

For the UK paediatric trainee route, complete core paediatric training by entry, pass MRCPCH by interview, meet the ARCP requirements and have enough training time before CCT. RCPCH lists separate conditions for eligible applicants from other pathways.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

International applicants
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Application method
Apply through Oriel for RCPCH national subspecialty recruitment. Check the current programme advertisements for which deanery posts are offered.
Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Documents
Read full value

For the 2026–27 round, complete the Confirmation of Eligibility form in the RCPCH ePortfolio and obtain the required sign-offs. Shortlisted applicants prepare a selected portfolio for interview.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Deadline
Not recorded
Unverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: North West Mersey - Alder Hey & Betsi CadwaladrAlder Hey Children's Hospital; Ysbyty Glan Clwyd (anaesthetics)
Duration
3 years
Unverified
Eligibility
Read full value

For the UK paediatric trainee route, complete core paediatric training by entry, pass MRCPCH by interview, meet the ARCP requirements and have enough training time before CCT. RCPCH lists separate conditions for eligible applicants from other pathways.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

International applicants
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Application method
Apply through Oriel for RCPCH national subspecialty recruitment. Check the current programme advertisements for which deanery posts are offered.
Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Documents
Read full value

For the 2026–27 round, complete the Confirmation of Eligibility form in the RCPCH ePortfolio and obtain the required sign-offs. Shortlisted applicants prepare a selected portfolio for interview.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Deadline
Not recorded
Unverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: Northern Ireland - Belfast, Ulster & Alder HeyRoyal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children; Ulster Hospital; Alder Hey
Duration
3 years
Unverified
Eligibility
Read full value

For the UK paediatric trainee route, complete core paediatric training by entry, pass MRCPCH by interview, meet the ARCP requirements and have enough training time before CCT. RCPCH lists separate conditions for eligible applicants from other pathways.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

International applicants
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Application method
Apply through Oriel for RCPCH national subspecialty recruitment. Check the current programme advertisements for which deanery posts are offered.
Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Documents
Read full value

For the 2026–27 round, complete the Confirmation of Eligibility form in the RCPCH ePortfolio and obtain the required sign-offs. Shortlisted applicants prepare a selected portfolio for interview.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Deadline
Not recorded
Unverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: Scotland South East - Edinburgh & GlasgowRoyal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh; Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
Duration
3 years
Unverified
Eligibility
Read full value

For the UK paediatric trainee route, complete core paediatric training by entry, pass MRCPCH by interview, meet the ARCP requirements and have enough training time before CCT. RCPCH lists separate conditions for eligible applicants from other pathways.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

International applicants
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Application method
Apply through Oriel for RCPCH national subspecialty recruitment. Check the current programme advertisements for which deanery posts are offered.
Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Documents
Read full value

For the 2026–27 round, complete the Confirmation of Eligibility form in the RCPCH ePortfolio and obtain the required sign-offs. Shortlisted applicants prepare a selected portfolio for interview.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Deadline
Not recorded
Unverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: Scotland West - Glasgow & CrosshouseRoyal Hospital for Children, Glasgow; University Hospital Crosshouse
Duration
2.5 years
Unverified
Eligibility
Read full value

For the UK paediatric trainee route, complete core paediatric training by entry, pass MRCPCH by interview, meet the ARCP requirements and have enough training time before CCT. RCPCH lists separate conditions for eligible applicants from other pathways.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

International applicants
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Application method
Apply through Oriel for RCPCH national subspecialty recruitment. Check the current programme advertisements for which deanery posts are offered.
Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Documents
Read full value

For the 2026–27 round, complete the Confirmation of Eligibility form in the RCPCH ePortfolio and obtain the required sign-offs. Shortlisted applicants prepare a selected portfolio for interview.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Deadline
Not recorded
Unverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: South West Severn - Bristol & GloucesterBristol Royal Hospital for Children; Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Duration
3 years
Unverified
Eligibility
Read full value

For the UK paediatric trainee route, complete core paediatric training by entry, pass MRCPCH by interview, meet the ARCP requirements and have enough training time before CCT. RCPCH lists separate conditions for eligible applicants from other pathways.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

International applicants
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Application method
Apply through Oriel for RCPCH national subspecialty recruitment. Check the current programme advertisements for which deanery posts are offered.
Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Documents
Read full value

For the 2026–27 round, complete the Confirmation of Eligibility form in the RCPCH ePortfolio and obtain the required sign-offs. Shortlisted applicants prepare a selected portfolio for interview.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Deadline
Not recorded
Unverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: West Midlands - BirminghamBirmingham Children's Hospital; University Hospital Birmingham
Duration
3 years
Unverified
Eligibility
Read full value

For the UK paediatric trainee route, complete core paediatric training by entry, pass MRCPCH by interview, meet the ARCP requirements and have enough training time before CCT. RCPCH lists separate conditions for eligible applicants from other pathways.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

International applicants
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Application method
Apply through Oriel for RCPCH national subspecialty recruitment. Check the current programme advertisements for which deanery posts are offered.
Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Documents
Read full value

For the 2026–27 round, complete the Confirmation of Eligibility form in the RCPCH ePortfolio and obtain the required sign-offs. Shortlisted applicants prepare a selected portfolio for interview.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Deadline
Not recorded
Unverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: Yorkshire & Humber - Leeds & Embrace TransportLeeds General Infirmary; Embrace Transport Service
Duration
3 years
Unverified
Eligibility
Read full value

For the UK paediatric trainee route, complete core paediatric training by entry, pass MRCPCH by interview, meet the ARCP requirements and have enough training time before CCT. RCPCH lists separate conditions for eligible applicants from other pathways.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

International applicants
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Application method
Apply through Oriel for RCPCH national subspecialty recruitment. Check the current programme advertisements for which deanery posts are offered.
Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Documents
Read full value

For the 2026–27 round, complete the Confirmation of Eligibility form in the RCPCH ePortfolio and obtain the required sign-offs. Shortlisted applicants prepare a selected portfolio for interview.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement

Deadline
Not recorded
Unverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified

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GBRPaediatric Intensive Care Medicine - RCPCH Grid TrainingRCPCH national grid (sub-specialty) training, UK deaneries · United KingdomClinical fellowshipDeadline published — confirm intakeInternational eligibility unverifiedGBRPaediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: Northern Ireland - Belfast, Ulster & Alder HeyRoyal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children; Ulster Hospital; Alder Hey · United KingdomClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverifiedGBRPaediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: Scotland South East - Edinburgh & GlasgowRoyal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh; Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow · United KingdomClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified

Birmingham 1

GBRPaediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: West Midlands - BirminghamBirmingham Children's Hospital; University Hospital Birmingham · Birmingham, United KingdomClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified

Bristol 1

GBRPaediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: South West Severn - Bristol & GloucesterBristol Royal Hospital for Children; Gloucestershire Royal Hospital · Bristol, United KingdomClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified

Glasgow 1

GBRPaediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: Scotland West - Glasgow & CrosshouseRoyal Hospital for Children, Glasgow; University Hospital Crosshouse · Glasgow, United KingdomClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified

Leeds 1

GBRPaediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: Yorkshire & Humber - Leeds & Embrace TransportLeeds General Infirmary; Embrace Transport Service · Leeds, United KingdomClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified

Liverpool 1

GBRPaediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: North West Mersey - Alder Hey & Betsi CadwaladrAlder Hey Children's Hospital; Ysbyty Glan Clwyd (anaesthetics) · Liverpool, United KingdomClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified

London 1

GBRPaediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: London - GOSH, St Mary's & EvelinaGreat Ormond Street Hospital; St Mary's Hospital; Evelina London Children's Hospital · London, United KingdomClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified

Newcastle 1

GBRPaediatric Intensive Care Medicine sub-specialty training: North East - NewcastleGreat North Children's Hospital; Freeman Hospital · Newcastle, United KingdomClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified