Clinical Fellow

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

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Stakeholder pension scheme with up to

27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

2 weeks sabbatical leave after 5, 10,

Enhanced maternity, adoption, and p ar

Flexible working arrangements

Reimbursed professional membership

Eye care

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health

Mindfulness sessions

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

A paediatric trainee or post-CCT paediatrician is invited to join the SPACE team based at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, with opportunities to spend at least one day weekly at The Royal Marsden Hospital, gaining oncology palliative care experience.

The role includes a 1-in-6 non-resident on-call commitment, a 12-month fixed-term contract, and the chance to undertake SPIN training in Paediatric Palliative Medicine while delivering expert symptom management and end-of-life care across

Qualifications

• Paediatric trainee or post-CCT paediatrician
• Commitment to paediatric palliative care and experience in oncology palliative care desired

Responsibilities

• Join the SPACE team delivering specialist paediatric palliative care to children and young people.
• Spend at least one day per week at The Royal Marsden Hospital for oncology palliative care exposure.
• Undertake SPIN training in Paediatric Palliative Medicine.
• Contribute to teaching, clinical audit, research and publication.
• Work across hospital, hospice and community settings with multidisciplinary teams.

Job description

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

Location Royal Marsden Hospital, St George’s Hospital and Christopher’s - Guildford

Salary

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

Team

Symptom andCommunity Service

Hours

Full Time, 40 hours per week

Contract Type

Fixed Term, 12 months

Location

Royal Marsden Hospital, St George’s Hospital and Christopher’s - Guildford, GU3 1LP

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 Children’s 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] .

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

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

Safeguarding

We 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 Children’s Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s 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 Children’s 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.

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Shooting Star Children’s 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 tomake 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.

The Benefits

Pension Scheme

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Recognition 'Star' Awards

Employee Referral Scheme

The Team

• Ellie
• EMDR and Art Therapist

"Shooting Star has supported my professional development from day one – enabling me to broaden my knowledge and expertise in bereavement care and trauma-informed practice, as an EMDR and Art Therapist. Their ongoing investment in my learning has made me feel valued and strengthened my confidence, ensuring that I am able to provide high-quality, evidence-informed, and compassionate care to the families that I support."

• Jess
• Nurse

“I started as a newly qualified nurse, now I have the skills and confidence to care for any child that comes into the hospice no matter how complex their care needs are.”

• Cian

"I feel like a valued part of a collaborative team in Shooting Star. There's a genuinely supportive working environment here, where creativity is encouraged."