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Paediatrician

Paediatricians are doctors who look after children from when they are born until they are teenagers. They treat illnesses, check that children are growing well, and help families keep their children healthy.

Paediatrician

6

Medicine and Dentistry

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY6
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST46%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (6), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

The role

As a paediatrician, you are a doctor who looks after children. You work in hospitals, clinics, and health centres, seeing children who are sick, hurt, or just need a check-up. You ask questions to understand what is wrong, examine the child, work out what is happening, and decide what help they need - whether that is medicine, advice, or watching them get better over time.

Most days you meet children with different problems - a baby who is not sleeping, a child with asthma, or a teenager with a broken arm. You explain things to the children and their parents in a way they can understand, and you work with nurses and other doctors to look after them properly. You also help families learn how to keep their children well - what food is good, which vaccines they need, and how to spot when something is wrong.

Daily responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive physical examinations of infants, children, and adolescents.
  • Diagnose and treat a variety of childhood illnesses, injuries, and developmental disorders.
  • Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to create tailored treatment plans.
  • Provide health education and preventive care advice to families regarding nutrition, safety, and disease prevention.
  • Document patient progress and maintain accurate medical records in compliance with NHS standards.
  • Participate in on-call duties and emergency care situations as required.
  • Engage in continuous professional development through training and research initiatives.
  • Advocate for children's health rights and contribute to public health initiatives.

Does a degree help here?

A UK degree in medicine is highly respected globally, particularly in paediatrics. It equips you with rigorous training and a comprehensive understanding of child health issues, giving you a competitive edge over local graduates in various countries. The UK's emphasis on practical experience and research prepares you to tackle complex medical challenges effectively.