Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine

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.

You will report to the Associate Medical Director, and your responsibilities will include:

• Provide clinical leadership in developing a regional tier of specialist paediatric palliative care
• Deliver high-quality care to children and families at home, in hospital, and in respite facilities such as Ryegate House
• Collaborate with district hospital teams, the ICB, and Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice
• Support local paediatric clinicians to deliver palliative care, closer to home.
• Work with haematology and oncology teams to support symptom management and holistic care
• Support end-of-life care planning, including facilitating preferred place of death

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.

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Diversity Statement

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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 . Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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