Dr Jane Runnacles

Dr Jane Runnacles is an accomplished Consultant Paediatrician who provides expert care for infants, children, and young people. Specialising in general and ambulatory paediatrics, she delivers reassuring, family-centred medical care tailored to the unique needs of each young patient. Her clinical work focuses on managing acute paediatric conditions, providing comprehensive ambulatory care, and upholding high standards of patient safety and clinical governance.

Dr Runnacles obtained her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and furthered her academic qualifications by completing a Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Education with distinction. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Healthcare Leadership and is a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH). Alongside her clinical responsibilities, she serves as a Training Programme Director, guiding medical trainees and contributing to postgraduate education in child health.

Throughout her career, Dr Runnacles has maintained a strong commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and medical education. Her areas of clinical focus include simulation-based training, paediatric medication safety, and the development of healthcare leadership within multidisciplinary teams. By integrating evidence-based medicine with a compassionate approach, Dr Runnacles ensures that young patients receive safe, high-quality, and empathetic care.