Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine

Location: Aberdeen (Grampian)
Salary: NHS Scotland Consultant Pay Scale : £115,331 - £153,247 per annum (pro rata)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time: 10 PAs (including 2 on call)
Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}
Closing Date: 26/11/2026 23:59

'Children's Palliative Care in Scotland is an exciting and rapidly developing field. We are looking for dynamic and innovative clinicians to join our wider team. The posts represent an ongoing partnership between NHS and CHAS to enhance the delivery of specialist paediatric palliative medicine throughout Scotland: a true cross system approach to delivering care. 2026 will mark some exciting developments in children's palliative care services. These further posts compliment the national PPM MDT and on-call service launched in 2025. We have a skilled and passionate MDT and are looking forward welcoming the next generation of leaders within our field’ Dr Jonathan Downie

 

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to work as a Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine across Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) and Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, NHS Grampian. This post represents the ongoing collaboration between CHAS and NHS Grampian to develop specialist paediatric palliative care services across all care settings.

 

This is a substantive 10PA (inclusive of 2PA for on-call commitment) joint appointment for a Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine (PPM). The post holder will be a member of both CHAS services covering the national on-call service and providing onsite care at NHS Grampian. The post holder will provide senior medical delivery of palliative care to infants, children and young people with life limiting and life-threatening conditions within the children’s hospices, hospital, and community. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the strategic development of paediatric palliative care across Scotland, including the delivery of education, training, and research.

 

You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practise and be on the specialist register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview. 

 

Applications from internationally qualified Consultants who do not yet hold GMC registration will be considered, provided their qualifications are acceptable to the GMC and they are eligible to obtain full GMC registration and Specialist Register status. 

 

Closing date for applications: 26 November 2026

Interviews will likely take place at the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospice mid December / early January 

 

For full details please download the attached recruitment pack.

For further information, please contact:

Dr Annabel Howell, Medical Director, Children’s Hospices Across Scotland, on email annabelhowell@chas.org.uk

Miss Melanie Clarke, Unit Clinical Director, Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH); melanie.clarke6@nhs.scot

For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team on 0131 444 3293 or by emailing careers@chas.org.uk

 

At CHAS, we recognise that the skills needed for this post can be developed through different clinical specialties and career paths. We are looking for an experienced Consultant Paediatrician whose clinical background provides a strong understanding of complex symptom management, communication around end-of-life care, and the ethical principles involved in caring for children and families. The role provides opportunities to develop and grow within paediatric palliative medicine, and we welcome applications from those with a special interest, recognising that the exact mix of qualifications and experience may vary. If you meet these core requirements and believe your wider clinical experience and transferable skills could make you a strong candidate, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure whether your particular specialty or qualifications would be suitable, you are welcome to contact Annabel Howell for an informal conversation before applying. If you are not a consultant in PPM, the job plan may need to alter according to your skillset

 

This post is subject to a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check (children and adults). 

Note applications will be shared with panel members from both CHAS and NHS Grampian.

CHAS holds a UK sponsor licence and may be able to consider applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship, subject to the role meeting UK immigration requirements and individual eligibility