Specialty Doctor in Paediatric Palliative Medicine

The successful candidate will be part of a medical team

providing 24/7 medical cover at the hospice, comprising of three part-time Consultants in

Paediatric Palliative Medicine and three part-time specialty who provides

autonomous clinical care for patients. In addition the team support resident

doctor paediatricians in training.

The guiding philosophy of Martin House derives from the

conviction that the children and families we care for, and their choices, must

be placed first in all our policies and care provision. We try to listen to, respect and value each

member of the family, as individuals with their own needs.

The hospice would also consider applicants working at a

specialist doctor level and paygrade if they could demonstrate that they would

work at the level of a senior palliative doctor within the team and were also

able to take a more senior role in projects as part of the operational

leadership plan and areas of education and research. This would need to be

discussed at an individual level. Please note specialist doctors must have a

minimum of 12 years medical work of which six years must be directly relevant.

Main duties of the job

To

provide ethical and medical management of children and young adults, with a

wide range of life-limiting conditions, who are under the care of Martin House.

The

doctors will cover the on-call service on a 1 in 6 rota. Out of hours on call is from home with an

expectation to come into the hospice in the event of a significant medical

problem such as symptom management and end of life care but much advice is by

telephone and video call. On call runs from 5.00pm to 9.00am on weekdays. Weekends

commence from 5.00pm on a Friday and run through until Monday at 9.00am. At

weekends a visit to the hospice on Saturdays is usually required to deal with

any issues relating to new admission from the Friday.

When on

call, to be responsible for phone calls regarding patients under the care of

Martin House who are currently in the community, or patients requiring a rapid

referral to the hospice, although there is not an expectation to make home

visits for these community patients.

To work

with patients and their families to complete advance care plans where

appropriate and to parallel plan.

To

provide advanced symptom management

To

provide support for end of life decision making and end of life care in a

CYP/family preferred place of death

To

support research within the Hospice

To

provide educational opportunities for the medical team and wider care team and

provide supervision to the paediatricians in training at Martin House.

About us

Martin House provides free specialist

palliative care to babies, children and young people with complex and

life-shortening conditions. Families from across West, North and East Yorkshire

have access to our care 24/7, 365 days a year, including specialist doctors.

Every year we care for more than 550 families, at the hospice, in hospital and

in families own homes, as well as supporting around 200 bereaved family

members.

We have recently completed our

transformational £21.9 million redevelopment project, creating a purpose-built

hospice with enhanced facilities designed to meet the needs of children and

young people with life-limiting conditions for years to come.

Our hospice now provides modern,

welcoming spaces for families accessing respite, symptom management and

end-of-life care. These improved facilities ensure we can continue delivering

personalised, specialist care in an environment specifically designed to

support children, young people and their families across Yorkshire.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience

NHS Specialty Doctor Scale (MC75 (01-18) dependent on experience)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0012-26-0004

Job locations

Grove Road

Clifford

Wetherby

West Yorkshire

LS23 6TX

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Tasks and Duties:

To

provide ethical and medical management of children and young adults, with a

wide range of life-limiting conditions, who are under the care of Martin House.

The

doctors will cover the on-call service on a 1 in 6 rota. Out of hours on call is from home with an

expectation to come into the hospice in the event of a significant medical

problem such as symptom management and end of life care but much advice is by

telephone and video call. On call runs from 5.00pm to 9.00am on weekdays. Weekends

commence from 5.00pm on a Friday and run through until Monday at 9.00am. At

weekends a visit to the hospice on Saturdays is usually required to deal with

any issues relating to new admission from the Friday.

When on

call, to be responsible for phone calls regarding patients under the care of

Martin House who are currently in the community, or patients requiring a rapid

referral to the hospice, although there is not an expectation to make home

visits for these community patients.

To

ensure, in conjunction with the rest of the medical team, that there is always

sufficient medical cover for Martin House.

To work

with patients and their families to complete advance care plans where

appropriate and to parallel plan.

To

provide advanced symptom management

To

provide support for end of life decision making and end of life care in a

CYP/family preferred place of death

To

provide some clinical bereavement support (ongoing support is provided by the

bereavement team)

To

support research within the Hospice

To

provide educational opportunities for the medical team and wider care team and

provide supervision to the paediatricians in training at Martin House.

To

participate in the multi-professional hospice clinical governance program.

To

contribute to the delivery of the hospice operational plan.

To

participate in education and to attend the monthly Doctors meeting which takes

place in the evening alternating the first Tuesday and first Thursday of the

month 7pm as part of the funded CPD time. This is usually over MS Teams.

Support

visiting medical students or work experience students.

Support

the Martin House Education Centre with teaching

To be

responsible for maintaining and updating own professional practice by actively

participating in reflective practice, appraisal, management and practice

supervision and to be a full and willing participant in opportunities for

learning.

Undertaking

training to fulfil the requirements of medical professional bodies, or taking

responsibility for maintaining a level of individual training and development

to meet Martin Houses requirements.

To hold

each member of the team in positive regard and to foster a culture of respect

and consideration between all staff.

Any

other duties as may be reasonably required.

Health & Safety

To be

aware of the safety needs of the children, siblings, parents and colleagues and

adopt a preventative safety approach to all times.

To

report all accidents incidents and untoward incidents

To be

aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to

these.

Personal development

To

adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional

development.

To

participate constructively in annual appraisal.

To

undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and to

remain updated.

To work

in conjunction with the education co-ordinators to develop your practice and

care for the children.

To work

contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends evenings and

nights.

This job description reflects the present requirements of

the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal. As duties and responsibilities change and

develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with

consultation.

Employees may be required to drive a Martin House pool car.

These cars are insured by Martin House and it is a requirement of the insurers

that we have checked that any staff who drive the cars have a current driving

licence.

Martin House has a multi-professional, multi-skilled team

seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them. Because of this team members may be expected

to accept a different or unusual task or role.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to

providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity,

disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual

orientation.

Safeguarding

Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable

adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks

are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful

applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check via the

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to

Uphold

the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.

Value

equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.

Attend

1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.

Take

part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training

considered necessary to carry out the role.

Take

responsibility for ones own personal development.

Cooperate

with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both

internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at

work.

Establish

and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both

internally and externally.

Take

responsibility for ones own health and safety and the health and safety of

others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Comply

with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all

times, as required.

Work

within all Martin House policies and procedures.

Communicate

a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Job responsibilities

Tasks and Duties:

To

provide ethical and medical management of children and young adults, with a

wide range of life-limiting conditions, who are under the care of Martin House.

The

doctors will cover the on-call service on a 1 in 6 rota. Out of hours on call is from home with an

expectation to come into the hospice in the event of a significant medical

problem such as symptom management and end of life care but much advice is by

telephone and video call. On call runs from 5.00pm to 9.00am on weekdays. Weekends

commence from 5.00pm on a Friday and run through until Monday at 9.00am. At

weekends a visit to the hospice on Saturdays is usually required to deal with

any issues relating to new admission from the Friday.

When on

call, to be responsible for phone calls regarding patients under the care of

Martin House who are currently in the community, or patients requiring a rapid

referral to the hospice, although there is not an expectation to make home

visits for these community patients.

To

ensure, in conjunction with the rest of the medical team, that there is always

sufficient medical cover for Martin House.

To work

with patients and their families to complete advance care plans where

appropriate and to parallel plan.

To

provide advanced symptom management

To

provide support for end of life decision making and end of life care in a

CYP/family preferred place of death

To

provide some clinical bereavement support (ongoing support is provided by the

bereavement team)

To

support research within the Hospice

To

provide educational opportunities for the medical team and wider care team and

provide supervision to the paediatricians in training at Martin House.

To

participate in the multi-professional hospice clinical governance program.

To

contribute to the delivery of the hospice operational plan.

To

participate in education and to attend the monthly Doctors meeting which takes

place in the evening alternating the first Tuesday and first Thursday of the

month 7pm as part of the funded CPD time. This is usually over MS Teams.

Support

visiting medical students or work experience students.

Support

the Martin House Education Centre with teaching

To be

responsible for maintaining and updating own professional practice by actively

participating in reflective practice, appraisal, management and practice

supervision and to be a full and willing participant in opportunities for

learning.

Undertaking

training to fulfil the requirements of medical professional bodies, or taking

responsibility for maintaining a level of individual training and development

to meet Martin Houses requirements.

To hold

each member of the team in positive regard and to foster a culture of respect

and consideration between all staff.

Any

other duties as may be reasonably required.

Health & Safety

To be

aware of the safety needs of the children, siblings, parents and colleagues and

adopt a preventative safety approach to all times.

To

report all accidents incidents and untoward incidents

To be

aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to

these.

Personal development

To

adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional

development.

To

participate constructively in annual appraisal.

To

undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and to

remain updated.

To work

in conjunction with the education co-ordinators to develop your practice and

care for the children.

To work

contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends evenings and

nights.

This job description reflects the present requirements of

the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal. As duties and responsibilities change and

develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with

consultation.

Employees may be required to drive a Martin House pool car.

These cars are insured by Martin House and it is a requirement of the insurers

that we have checked that any staff who drive the cars have a current driving

licence.

Martin House has a multi-professional, multi-skilled team

seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them. Because of this team members may be expected

to accept a different or unusual task or role.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to

providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity,

disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual

orientation.

Safeguarding

Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable

adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks

are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful

applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check via the

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to

Uphold

the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.

Value

equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.

Attend

1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.

Take

part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training

considered necessary to carry out the role.

Take

responsibility for ones own personal development.

Cooperate

with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both

internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at

work.

Establish

and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both

internally and externally.

Take

responsibility for ones own health and safety and the health and safety of

others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Comply

with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all

times, as required.

Work

within all Martin House policies and procedures.

Communicate

a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1.On the GMC register with a licence to practise.
• 2.Demonstrate appropriate leadership behaviours, qualities
• 3.A significant level of paediatric or palliative care experience
• 4.Ability to work collaboratively across departments and lead an MDT meeting
• 5.Understand and implement audit and quality improvement activity
• 6.Keen to develop service provision

Desirable

• 1.MRCPCH or MRCGP
• 2.Participation in student teaching
• 3.Interest in research
• 4.Experience in both paediatric palliative care and young adult care

Experience

Essential

• 1.Excellent interpersonal skills.
• 2.Advanced symptom management skills
• 3.Competence in parallel planning and enhanced supportive care
• 4.Competence in organising and supporting rapid discharges at end of life
• 5.Evidence of writing advance care plans and symptom management plans
• 6.Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies.
• 7.Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision
• 8.Knowledge of the death and dying process and statutory regulations around the time of death
• Those without developed skills in these areas but a keen interest and willingness to learn will be considered and if appointed, supported to develop.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1.On the GMC register with a licence to practise.
• 2.Demonstrate appropriate leadership behaviours, qualities
• 3.A significant level of paediatric or palliative care experience
• 4.Ability to work collaboratively across departments and lead an MDT meeting
• 5.Understand and implement audit and quality improvement activity
• 6.Keen to develop service provision

Desirable

• 1.MRCPCH or MRCGP
• 2.Participation in student teaching
• 3.Interest in research
• 4.Experience in both paediatric palliative care and young adult care

Experience

Essential

• 1.Excellent interpersonal skills.
• 2.Advanced symptom management skills
• 3.Competence in parallel planning and enhanced supportive care
• 4.Competence in organising and supporting rapid discharges at end of life
• 5.Evidence of writing advance care plans and symptom management plans
• 6.Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies.
• 7.Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision
• 8.Knowledge of the death and dying process and statutory regulations around the time of death
• Those without developed skills in these areas but a keen interest and willingness to learn will be considered and if appointed, supported to develop.

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 .

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Martin House Children's Hospice

Address

Grove Road

Clifford

Wetherby

West Yorkshire

LS23 6TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.martinhouse.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Martin House Children's Hospice

Address

Grove Road

Clifford

Wetherby

West Yorkshire

LS23 6TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.martinhouse.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Tasks and Duties:

To

provide ethical and medical management of children and young adults, with a

wide range of life-limiting conditions, who are under the care of Martin House.

The

doctors will cover the on-call service on a 1 in 6 rota. Out of hours on call is from home with an

expectation to come into the hospice in the event of a significant medical

problem such as symptom management and end of life care but much advice is by

telephone and video call. On call runs from 5.00pm to 9.00am on weekdays. Weekends

commence from 5.00pm on a Friday and run through until Monday at 9.00am. At

weekends a visit to the hospice on Saturdays is usually required to deal with

any issues relating to new admission from the Friday.

When on

call, to be responsible for phone calls regarding patients under the care of

Martin House who are currently in the community, or patients requiring a rapid

referral to the hospice, although there is not an expectation to make home

visits for these community patients.

To

ensure, in conjunction with the rest of the medical team, that there is always

sufficient medical cover for Martin House.

To work

with patients and their families to complete advance care plans where

appropriate and to parallel plan.

To

provide advanced symptom management

To

provide support for end of life decision making and end of life care in a

CYP/family preferred place of death

To

provide some clinical bereavement support (ongoing support is provided by the

bereavement team)

To

support research within the Hospice

To

provide educational opportunities for the medical team and wider care team and

provide supervision to the paediatricians in training at Martin House.

To

participate in the multi-professional hospice clinical governance program.

To

contribute to the delivery of the hospice operational plan.

To

participate in education and to attend the monthly Doctors meeting which takes

place in the evening alternating the first Tuesday and first Thursday of the

month 7pm as part of the funded CPD time. This is usually over MS Teams.

Support

visiting medical students or work experience students.

Support

the Martin House Education Centre with teaching

To be

responsible for maintaining and updating own professional practice by actively

participating in reflective practice, appraisal, management and practice

supervision and to be a full and willing participant in opportunities for

learning.

Undertaking

training to fulfil the requirements of medical professional bodies, or taking

responsibility for maintaining a level of individual training and development

to meet Martin Houses requirements.

To hold

each member of the team in positive regard and to foster a culture of respect

and consideration between all staff.

Any

other duties as may be reasonably required.

Health & Safety

To be

aware of the safety needs of the children, siblings, parents and colleagues and

adopt a preventative safety approach to all times.

To

report all accidents incidents and untoward incidents

To be

aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to

these.

Personal development

To

adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional

development.

To

participate constructively in annual appraisal.

To

undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and to

remain updated.

To work

in conjunction with the education co-ordinators to develop your practice and

care for the children.

To work

contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends evenings and

nights.

This job description reflects the present requirements of

the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal. As duties and responsibilities change and

develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with

consultation.

Employees may be required to drive a Martin House pool car.

These cars are insured by Martin House and it is a requirement of the insurers

that we have checked that any staff who drive the cars have a current driving

licence.

Martin House has a multi-professional, multi-skilled team

seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them. Because of this team members may be expected

to accept a different or unusual task or role.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to

providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity,

disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual

orientation.

Safeguarding

Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable

adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks

are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful

applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check via the

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to

Uphold

the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.

Value

equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.

Attend

1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.

Take

part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training

considered necessary to carry out the role.

Take

responsibility for ones own personal development.

Cooperate

with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both

internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at

work.

Establish

and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both

internally and externally.

Take

responsibility for ones own health and safety and the health and safety of

others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Comply

with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all

times, as required.

Work

within all Martin House policies and procedures.

Communicate

a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Qualifications

Essential

• 1.On the GMC register with a licence to practise.
• 2.Demonstrate appropriate leadership behaviours, qualities
• 3.A significant level of paediatric or palliative care experience
• 4.Ability to work collaboratively across departments and lead an MDT meeting
• 5.Understand and implement audit and quality improvement activity
• 6.Keen to develop service provision

Desirable

• 1.MRCPCH or MRCGP
• 2.Participation in student teaching
• 3.Interest in research
• 4.Experience in both paediatric palliative care and young adult care

Experience

Essential

• 1.Excellent interpersonal skills.
• 2.Advanced symptom management skills
• 3.Competence in parallel planning and enhanced supportive care
• 4.Competence in organising and supporting rapid discharges at end of life
• 5.Evidence of writing advance care plans and symptom management plans
• 6.Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies.
• 7.Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision
• 8.Knowledge of the death and dying process and statutory regulations around the time of death
• Those without developed skills in these areas but a keen interest and willingness to learn will be considered and if appointed, supported to develop.