Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Palliative Medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 28 hours per week (7PAs)
- Job ref
- 425-26-7725272
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 22/05/2026
Employer heading
Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Permanent | 7PAs
Sheffield Children’s Hospital, in partnership with the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICB, is pleased to announce a new Consultant post in Paediatric Palliative Care.
This role forms 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.
This new consultant position 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 post aims 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.
Interviews expected to be held Friday 22nd May 2026.
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
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s 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 [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Diploma in Paediatric Palliative medicine
- Higher degree e.g. MSc/PhD relevant to the subspecialty
Training
Essential criteria
- On the GMC’s Specialist Register with SPIN in Paediatric Pallia-tive Medicine or equivalent (OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview)
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding
- Training Valid BLS Training
Desirable criteria
- On the GMC’s Specialist Register with a CCT in Paediatric Palliative Medicine or equivalent (OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview)
- Valid APLS
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Competence in clinical audit
Desirable criteria
- Able to initiate and carry out medical research projects
Management
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
- Experience of management
- Specific management training
Other qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from both medical and other disciplines
- Good communication skills
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and post graduate doctors
Desirable criteria
- Specific training in education and/or appraisal
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Anton Mayer
- Job title
- Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Care
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2717633
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