Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: NHS Scotland Consultant Pay Scale
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time 10 PAs (including 2 on call)
Closing Date: 21/06/2026 23:59
The Vacancy
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 complement 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.
Responsibilities
* Provide senior medical delivery of palliative care to infants, children, and young people with life‑limiting and life‑threatening conditions within children’s hospices, hospital, and community settings.
* Serve as a member of both CHAS services, covering the national on‑call service and providing onsite care at NHS Grampian.
* Contribute to the strategic development of paediatric palliative care across Scotland, including the delivery of education, training, and research.
* Participate in a substantive 10 PA joint appointment (inclusive of 2 PA for on‑call commitment) as Consultant in PPM.
Qualifications
* Fully registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice.
* Either on the specialist register or within six months of attaining CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.
This post is subject to a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check.
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