Depending on the field you want to work in, paediatrics training will vary in length. Becoming a fully qualified Consultant Paediatrician takes at least 10 years following your initial medical training. After medical school, you must undertake a 2-year foundation programme, including some experience in paediatric care. You must then apply for specialist paediatric training, which takes at least 8 years.
To become a paediatric nurse in the UK, you must complete a 3-year degree in Children’s Nursing from an organisation approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Or, if you already have a relevant degree, you may be eligible for shorter postgraduate courses.