Senior Paediatric Palliative Medicine Consultant (Scotland)

NHS Lothian; Kinross; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian and Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) invite applications for a Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine. The post-base includes Rachel House, Kinross, with temporary site affiliations at Mina House, Kinglassie, and onsite duties across CHAS and NHS Lothian settings. The post is permanent, full‑time (10 PAs, incl.

2 on call). You will join a skilled multidisciplinary team and contribute to education, training and research while delivering high‑quality paediatric

Qualifications

• GMC registration and licence to practise; specialist register or within six months of CCT

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical delivery of paediatric palliative care across infants, children and young people in hospices, hospital and community settings.
• Contribute to strategic development of paediatric palliative care across Scotland, including education, training and research.
• Deliver on-call duties as part of a national CHAS and NHS Lothian joint service.
• Collaborate with CHAS and NHS Lothian teams to shape services and strengthen care in all care settings.

Job description

NHS Lothian and Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) invite applications for a Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine. The post-base includes Rachel House, Kinross, with temporary site affiliations at Mina House, Kinglassie, and onsite duties across CHAS and NHS Lothian settings. The post is permanent, full‑time (10 PAs, incl.

2 on call). You will join a skilled multidisciplinary team and contribute to education, training and research while delivering high‑quality paediatric