Doctor (Sessional)

Children's Hospice South West; Queen Charlton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospice South West is seeking a Bank Hospice Doctor to join their team at Charlton Farm. This role involves providing compassionate care for children with life-limiting conditions, participating in clinical sessions, and working closely with families to ensure their needs are met. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young patients in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified medical practitioner interested in pediatric palliative care.
• Experience in clinical settings preferred.
• Ability to work ad hoc daytime sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to children in hospice.
• Support end-of-life care and symptom control.
• Collaborate with families and other medical professionals.

Skills

Interest in Children's Palliative Care

Ability to work independently

Education

Medically qualified practitioner

Job description

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Bank Hospice Doctor recruitment for Charlton Farm Children’s Hospice, Wraxall, Nr Bristol

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is a registered charity dedicated to the provision of hospice care for babies, children and young people with life limiting conditions and their families across the South West.

A rare opportunity has arisen to recruit suitable Doctors with an interest in Paediatric Palliative Care on to a Bank team, to support the existing Medical Team at Charlton Farm Children's Hospice, Wraxall, Nr Bristol.

We are keen to hear from medically qualified practitioners with an interest in Children’s Palliative Care, who are able to work independently to cover ad hoc routine clinical daytime sessions at the hospice and also out of hours cover for symptom control and end-of-life care (non-resident on call).

Being on our Bank team will enable close working with children and families on the hospice caseload, and to offer personalised medical care, in response to the needs of the child, and the wishes of the family, in partnership with other practitioners and service providers. Appropriate training and support will be provided.

Find out more: If you are interested in becoming a Bank Hospice Doctor at Charlton Farm, please contact Dr Catherine Maytum, Deputy Medical Director, for an informal discussion in the first instance, via [e-mail], or contact our HR team to arrange a call on 01275 866600.

When applying for this post, as well as adding your CV, you will be asked to complete a statement to support your application. The information on this part of the application refers to matching your background to a job description and person specification. As this has not been provided, please state your reasons for applying for the post and any relevant background information that you feel is relevant to your application.

To find out more about the inspiring work we do at Charlton Farm, please visit our website - www.chsw.org.uk.

Professionals Day - If you are interested in joining our bank but not quite sure, we would also welcome you to join us for a Professionals’ half day on Monday 14th July, either AM or PM. Ask for De in the Care Administrator Team, via our main landline number 01275 866611, to book your place.

We invite expressions of interest in this role, up to midday on Monday 16th June 25, but would strongly encourage contacting sooner.

Anticipated interview date: Friday 27 June 2025

Join us in making a meaningful difference to short and precious lives.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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