Doctor (Sessional)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Fremington; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

CHSW's Little Bridge House in Fremington, North Devon, seeks a Sessional Doctor with an interest in Children's Palliative Care to work independently providing routine clinical sessions and ad hoc out-of-hours end-of-life care.

Applications from General Practitioners and Paediatricians are welcome. Training and support will be offered as part of entering this field, helping you make a meaningful difference for children and families.

Qualifications

• General Practitioners and Paediatricians with an interest in Children's Palliative Care.
• Ability to work independently to cover routine clinical sessions at the hospice.
• Ability to provide ad hoc out-of-hours end-of-life care when required.

Responsibilities

• Cover routine clinical sessions at the hospice.
• Provide ad hoc out-of-hours end-of-life care.
• Collaborate with other practitioners and service providers to tailor care.

Skills

General Practitioners

Paediatricians

Independent working

End-of-life care

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: 31/10/2026

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.