Clinical Fellow

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices; Artington; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + BANK HOLIDAYS

Sabbatical leave after 5, 10, 15 years

Flexible working arrangements

Eye care

Employee assistance programme

Mindfulness sessions

Job summary

Clinical Fellow role at Shooting Star Childrens Hospices in the paediatric palliative care space. You will join the SPACE team and gain experience across hospital, hospice and community settings, including a weekly placement at The Royal Marsden Hospital to broaden oncology palliative care exposure.

This fixed-term post offers teaching, audit, and research opportunities in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist paediatric palliative care within SPACE team.
• Spend at least one day per week at The Royal Marsden Hospital.
• Non-resident on-call commitment 1 in 6.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to teaching, audits and research.
• Support families through complex symptom management, advance care planning and end-of-life care.

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a paediatric trainee or post-CCT paediatrician seeking to obtain experience in specialist paediatric palliative medicine. Based at Shooting Star Childrens Hospice, the successful applicant will join the specialist paediatric palliative care team (SPACE), with the opportunity to spend at least one day per week at The Royal Marsden Hospital, gaining experience in oncology palliative care. The post also offers the opportunity to undertake SPIN training in Paediatric Palliative Medicine.Our specialist teams support approximately 235 children and young people annually with oncology and non-oncology life-limiting conditions, from antenatal referrals through to transition into adult services. The fellowship offers broad clinical experience across hospital, hospice and community settings, including complex symptom management, advance care planning, end-of-life care, ethical decision-making and sensitive communication. The postholder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and have opportunities to participate in teaching, clinical audit, research and publication.

Main duties of the job

The post includes a 1-in-6 non-resident on-call commitment. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for hospital and community visits. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Dr AK Anderson at [e-mail].

About us

Shooting Star Childrens Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.To help each member of our team to excel in their role, we provide a range of skills training, staff benefits, discounts and wellbeing events. Discover the difference you can make today.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Clinical Fellow

Salary: NHS ST4-8: £76,838- £87,404 per annum including on-call from home (1 in 6)

Team: Symptom and Community Service

Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 12 months

Location: Royal Marsden Hospital, St Georges Hospital and Christophers - Guildford, 1LP GU3

About the role

An exciting opportunity is available for a paediatric trainee or post-CCT paediatrician seeking to obtain experience in specialist paediatric palliative medicine. Based at Shooting Star Childrens Hospice, the successful applicant will join the specialist paediatric palliative care team (SPACE), with the opportunity to spend at least one day per week at The Royal Marsden Hospital, gaining experience in oncology palliative care. The post also offers the opportunity to undertake SPIN training in Paediatric Palliative Medicine.

Our specialist teams support approximately 235 children and young people annually with oncology and non-oncology life-limiting conditions, from antenatal referrals through to transition into adult services. The fellowship offers broad clinical experience across hospital, hospice and community settings, including complex symptom management, advance care planning, end-of-life care, ethical decision-making and sensitive communication. The postholder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and have opportunities to participate in teaching, clinical audit, research and publication.

The post includes a 1-in-6 non-resident on-call commitment. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for hospital and community visits. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Dr AK Anderson at [e-mail].

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years service

Contractual benefits

• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Mental Health First Aiders

SafeguardingWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Childrens Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisations values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Childrens Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

Anticipated Closing Date: 20/11/2026

Please note that vacancies may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.