Doctor (Sessional)

Children's Hospice South West; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Hospice South West invites GPs and paediatricians with an interest in children's palliative care to work as a sessional doctor at Little Bridge House, Fremington, near Barnstaple. You will cover routine sessions independently and provide ad hoc out-of-hours end-of-life care when required.

Training and support are offered, providing a meaningful entry into the field of children's palliative care with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• GP or paediatrician with an interest in children's palliative care.
• Ability to work independently to cover routine clinical sessions.
• Willingness to provide ad hoc out-of-hours end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Cover routine clinical sessions at the hospice.
• Provide ad hoc out-of-hours end-of-life care as required.

Skills

Independent working

Pediatrics

End-of-life care

General Practice

Job description

Sessional Doctor - Little Bridge House Children's Hospice

Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) is a registered charity dedicated to the provision of hospice care for life limited children and their families from the South West. In response to a growing demand for children's palliative care and hospice support we are developing our medical team at Little Bridge House, Fremington, Nr Barnstaple, North Devon.

We are keen to hear from General Practitioners/ Paediatricians who have an interest in children's palliative care and who can work independently to cover routine clinical sessions at the hospice and also ad hoc out of hours cover for end-of-life care.

This provides a unique opportunity to work closely with children and families, and in partnership with other practitioners and service providers to offer highly personalised medical care in response to the needs of the child and the wishes of the family.

Training and support will be offered, and this provides a great entry opportunity into the field of children's palliative care.

Join us in making a meaningful difference making the most of short and precious lives.

Closing date: 31/08/2026

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