About this role
Job summary
Sessional Doctors - 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, Near Barnstaple, North Devon.
Main duties of the job
We are keen to hear from General Practitioners/ Paediatricians who have an interest in Childrens 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.
About us
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.
Find out more: If you are interested in finding our more about becoming a CHSW Hospice Doctor at Little Bridge House, please contact Dr Hazel Marquiss (Medical Director) for an informal discussion via [email protected] or arrange a call through our HR team on 01271 325270.
To find out more about CHSW and the inspiring work we do, please visit our website www.chsw.org.uk
Join us in making a meaningful difference making the most of short and precious lives.
Closing date: 31st August 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide medical care to children and families referred to Childrens Hospice South West.
To assist in assessment of new referrals.
To actively strive to maintain good and ongoing communication with all other professionals involved in each familys care, including accurate and prompt end of stay letters to GPs and Consultant Paediatricians.
To be a resource of information to families, co-workers and agencies beyond the hospice where possible, (where possible).
In conjunction with the Medical Director and fellow Childrens Hospice Doctors, to be available to respond to telephone enquiries from the families using the hospice during working hours.
To promote the hospice in all ways, including talks and lectures both within and beyond the hospice.
To work collaboratively with other members of the Care team.
To have a working knowledge of the educational and supportive literature available at the hospice.
To make an accurate record of medical assessments and interventions in the childs notes and to ensure that resuscitation plans/End of Life plans are updated as appropriate.
To take responsibility for liaising with other doctors to ensure continuity of care for the children.
To have a working knowledge of the regulatory requirements of the childrens hospice including the statutory notifications required.
To check and sign medicine charts within 24 hours of childs arrival at the hospice.
To provide continuity of care for the dying child and their family.
When involved in the care of a child who has died to ensure the appropriate certification and notification is undertaken.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
The role requires sensitivity and dedication. There must be a willingness and eagerness to learn and promote the development of childrens palliative care. The ability to work within a team and in partnership with parents is essential. Responsible to the family as a whole, striving to improve quality of life and having patience and understanding
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Children’s Hospice South West
Address Redlands Road
Fremington
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 2PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chsw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)