Deputy Medical Director

Little Bridge House – Barnstaple North Devon EX31 2PZ

30 per week

Are you an excellent communicator, motivated and passionate about children’s palliative care?

This is a fantastic opportunity to support the Medical Director in leading, managing and supervising the medical team at Little Bridge House in North Devon.

The Deputy Medical Director, working closely with the Medical Director, plays an integral role within the Little Bridge House team in delivering high quality care to babies, children and young people with life threatening and life limiting conditions, in collaboration with local hospitals and the community teams.

You will support the Medical Director in overseeing the day-to-day delivery of medical care at the hospice and play an active role in the ongoing development of medical services within CHSW, ensuring the provision of high quality, expert children’s palliative care through audit, research and by actively developing the knowledge and skill of CHSW medical and nursing teams.

To be successful you will be/have:

• Full Registration with the GMC and have a current licence to practise.
• MBBS (or equivalent), plus either MRCPCH or MRCGP.
• Experience in paediatric palliative and end of life care in hospital, hospice and community including the ability to work at or above Level 3 of the Curriculum in Paediatric Palliative Medicine.
• The postholder may be a Consultant, Associate Specialist or Specialty doctor.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Palliative Medicine (Paediatrics) or personal development plan for achieving this qualification.
• To be committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, including siblings.

About CHSW:

Our hospices in Devon, Bristol and Cornwall have been providing expert, individualised care to support babies, children, young people and their families for more than 30 years. We are aiming to continue to reach even more families that may benefit from our services. Our belief is that the best way we can do this is to wrap our care around families who have received this significant diagnosis. We journey with all family members from the point of diagnosis until the death of their child and into bereavement for as long as the family need us.

Our ethos is to ensure everyone (Trustees, all staff and volunteers) places babies, children and families at the centre of the organisation. In order to achieve this, everyone is expected to promote a strong, caring community environment, characterised by a culture of sensitivity, trust, consideration and respect for others. Join CHSW, an organisation that invests in and supports its staff, as we embark on plans for the development of children’s hospice care in the South West of England.

What we offer:

We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team, you will also benefit from:

• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement (pro rata), which increases with service.
• Annual cost of living and increment rises (where appropriate).
• Enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay.
• NHS pension for nursing/medical staff or personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution.
• Group Medical Indemnity with MPS paid by CHSW.
• Professional (GMC) fees paid by CHSW.
• Free parking on site.
• CHSW supports the continuous professional development of the medical team with study leave. Time and financial support for these activities will be granted in line with the CHSW Policy.
• Family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay.
• Occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme.
• Group life insurance scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Environmental and green agenda.
• A supportive and inclusive environment.
• A chance to make a real difference.

Join our team...

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.

To find out more and to apply, please see the job description and person specification on our website www.chsw.org.uk. or click the Apply Now button. To arrange an informal chat or visit Little Bridge House with our Medical Director, please contact HR on 01271 313091.

Closing date for applications: Monday 05 May 2025

Anticipated Interviews: Thursday 22 May 2025

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. Charity Registration Number 1003314