Specialty training
Paediatric Cardiology ST4 Recruitment 2027 dates
Every Paediatric Cardiology ST4 application window we hold, when it opens and closes, with a page for each.
National ST4 entry to paediatric cardiology specialty training, covering all posts in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, coordinated by NHS England Wessex.
Paediatric Cardiology ST4 2027
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Before you apply
Who can apply for Paediatric Cardiology ST4?
Paediatrics route: ST3 completed (ARCP Outcome 1) and full MRCPCH, or an Alternative Certificate of Progress+ ST3 capabilities. A physician route (MRCP(UK)) also exists per the person specification (2026 guidance). Source ↗
How do you apply for Paediatric Cardiology ST4?
One national application on Oriel; 2027 applications open 19 Nov and close 10 Dec 2026. Source ↗
How are Paediatric Cardiology ST4 applicants shortlisted?
Longlisting against the person specification, then each application is scored independently by three consultant paediatric cardiologists to produce a shortlist rank, with a short appeal window (2026 guidance). Source ↗
What is the Paediatric Cardiology ST4 interview like?
2027 interviews on 8 March 2027, all remote. Source ↗
How competitive is Paediatric Cardiology ST4?
2025 Round 2: 6.30 applications per post for Paediatric Cardiology ST4 (63 applications, 10 posts), NHS England. Source ↗
When does Paediatric Cardiology ST4 start and how long is it?
Posts commence from August (2026 guidance; the 2027 page gives no start date). Source ↗