Dr Nicholas Richens
Qualifications
MA BM BCh MSc Hons Oxon MRCEM FRCPCH
GMC number: 7140420
Practising since: 2011
Specialties
Paediatrics
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About
Dr Nick Richens is a leading Consultant Paediatrician with subspecialty training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. He works as a Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant at the John-Radcliffe Hospital and is a specialist generalist in Paediatric Medicine.
His interests include include neurology, sports injury, the promotion of child health, and child well-being. Dr Nick also has additional experience in Paediatric Intensive Care and Anaesthesia. He is an expert in paediatric vascular access and provides point of care ultrasound assessment in clinic.
Dr Nick graduated from Christ Church, Oxford University in 2011. He has worked subsequently at the Royal Berkshire Hospital (Reading), The John-Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford), The Prince Charles Hospital (Brisbane), St Mary’s Hospital (London), Worcestershire Royal Hospital (Worcester), Birmingham City Hospital, Birmingham Sandwell Hospital, and Birmingham Children’s Hospital (Birmingham). He has undertaken additional training in anaesthetics and intensive care at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Birmingham) and national grid training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine in Oxford.
Dr Nick has an MSc in Medical Education from Wolfson College, Oxford (2023) and currently works an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in Acute Paediatrics for Oxford University Medical School. Dr Nick also cofounded and lectures on the national British Paediatric Neurology Association Acute Neurology Course.
Other interests
- Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Respiratory Medicine
- Paediatric Neurology
- Point of Care Ultrasound
- Child Well-being
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Nicholas Richens at Nuffield Health
- Blood test
- Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Allergy testing
- CT scan (or CAT scan)
- Respiratory virus screen
- Neonatal medicine
- Paediatric medicine
- Vitamin deficiency test
- Gluten sensitivity screening
- X-ray
- MRI scan
- Phlebotomy
- Haematology profiles
- Skin Prick Testing
- Ultrasound
Locations Dr Nicholas Richens works with
Related experience
Memberships
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
- Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM)
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Association of Paediatric Emergency Medicine (APEM)
- Paediatric Emergency Research UK Initiative (PERUKI)
- Paediatric Educators Special Interest Group (PEdSIG)
- Emergency Medicine Research in Oxford (EMROx)
- University of Oxford Medical School
- University of Oxford
- Green-Templeton College, Oxford
Other posts held
- Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant, John-Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford
Declaration
Dr Nicholas Richens does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Nicholas Richens does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Nicholas Richens does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.