Doctor (Sessional) Barnstaple

Meeveem Limited; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospice South West in Barnstaple invites applications from General Practitioners or Paediatricians with an interest in Children's Palliative Care to work as a sessional doctor at Little Bridge House. You will cover routine clinical sessions, provide ad hoc out-of-hours end-of-life care, and collaborate with a network of practitioners to deliver personalised care.

Training and support are offered, and this role provides a meaningful entry into the field while accommodating flexible,

Qualifications

• General Practitioners or Paediatricians with an interest in Children's Palliative Care.
• Ability to work independently to cover routine sessions and ad hoc out-of-hours care.

Responsibilities

• Cover routine clinical sessions at the hospice.
• Provide ad hoc out-of-hours end-of-life care as needed.
• Collaborate with other practitioners to deliver personalised medical care.

Skills

Independent practice

Out-of-hours care

Job description

Title: Doctor (Sessional)

Location: Barnstaple - Little Bridge House

Address from advert: Little Bridge House, Redlands Road, Barnstaple - Little Bridge House, Barnstaple, Devon

Country: United Kingdom

Salary: To be discussed

Contract: Bank

Work setting: Part time

Hours: Variable

Closing date: 2026-10-31T15:42:00.000Z

Role overview

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.