Job summary
Permanent | 2 roles available - 10PAs and 5PAs
Sheffield Children's Hospital, in partnership with the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICB, is pleased to announce two new Consultant posts in Paediatric Palliative Care. These roles form part of a wider regional development strategy, including a third post linked to general paediatrics, to provide a total of 20 PAs of additional consultant time to enhance paediatric palliative care services across South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.
These new consultant positions will be hosted by Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, delivering specialist and holistic palliative care to children and young people (up to age 19). The posts aim to support and strengthen palliative care provision both within the hospital and in the wider community.
About You: We are looking for compassionate and experienced clinicians with a background in Paediatric Palliative Medicine. You will be GMC-registered with a licence to practise. A commitment to collaboration, education, and regional service development is essential, as is the ability to travel across the region.
Main duties of the job
You will report to the Associate Medical Director, and your responsibilities will include:
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Provide clinical leadership in developing a regional tier of specialist paediatric palliative care
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Deliver high-quality care to children and families at home, in hospital, and in respite facilities such as Ryegate House
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Collaborate with district hospital teams, the ICB, and Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice
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Support local paediatric clinicians to deliver palliative care, closer to home.
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Work with haematology and oncology teams to support symptom management and holistic care
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Support end-of-life care planning, including facilitating preferred place of death
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable
- Diploma in Paediatric Palliative medicine
- Higher degree e.g. MSc/PhD relevant to the subspecialty
Training
Essential
- CCT Paediatric Palliative Medicine or equivalent (or within 6 months of obtaining)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric palliative medicine in hospice, hospital and community settings including complex symptom management, ethical clinical decision making, advance care planning and end of life care.
- Experience in organisation of clinical audit and medical education to enhance service provision and education provision
Audit / Research
Essential
- Competence in clinical audit
Desirable
- Able to initiate and carry out medical research projects
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of management
- Specific management training
Other qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from both medical and other disciplines
- Good communication skills
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable
- Diploma in Paediatric Palliative medicine
- Higher degree e.g. MSc/PhD relevant to the subspecialty
Training
Essential
- CCT Paediatric Palliative Medicine or equivalent (or within 6 months of obtaining)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric palliative medicine in hospice, hospital and community settings including complex symptom management, ethical clinical decision making, advance care planning and end of life care.
- Experience in organisation of clinical audit and medical education to enhance service provision and education provision
Audit / Research
Essential
- Competence in clinical audit
Desirable
- Able to initiate and carry out medical research projects
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of management
- Specific management training
Other qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from both medical and other disciplines
- Good communication skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
