Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist - Royal Free Hospital

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading end-of-life charity in London is looking for an Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide specialist palliative care and support for patients in the Emergency Department. The role involves coordinating care, managing symptom control, and leading a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in palliative care with a commitment to improving end-of-life services. This position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance – 27 days plus 8 public holidays

Continuous Professional development

Industry leading training programmes

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification with at least five years of post-registration experience.
• Experience in palliative care or end-of-life care.
• Proficient in observing and assessing clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing services for individuals with terminal illnesses.
• Provide specialist palliative care in the Emergency Department.
• Coordinate with community and hospital palliative care services.

Skills

Palliative care experience

Team leadership

Clinical assessments

Symptom management

Communication support

Education

Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult)

Postgraduate Diploma in Health-related topic

Relevant post-registration training

Job description

Overview

Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist - Royal Free Hospital

Are you an experienced palliative care nurse with a genuine passion for innovation and continuous improvement? At Marie Curie, we are excited to invite a highly driven and enthusiastic individual to join our new service at the Royal Free Hospital.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will be responsible for actively identifying patients in the Emergency Department who are likely in their last year of life, providing specialist palliative care and facilitating their prompt discharge to appropriate care providers, aligned with patients preferred place of care.

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Lead on clinical assessments and care planning
• Provide advanced symptom control and communication support
• Coordinate with community and hospital palliative care services to facilitate rapid discharge home/preferred place of care
• Supervise Senior Healthcare Assistants, mentor emergency department staff, and support team learning

About us

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they are likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but we are currently reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

We want a different society. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

Job responsibilities

You will also manage nursing services for individuals with terminal illnesses, supporting their loved ones, and collaborating with health professionals. As a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, you will offer expert advice and support, managing a caseload of patients with complex needs while ensuring the highest standards of care.

This role exemplifies person-centred leadership, clinical excellence, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration, all of which are crucial for Marie Curie to achieve its strategic goals. You will be expected to adhere to relevant legal, ethical, capability, and clinical frameworks, as well as Marie Curie policies and procedures, taking accountability for your actions within the scope of your role.

If you are looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing terminal illnesses, we encourage you to join us and make a difference today!

Workdays: Starts Monday to Friday; includes weekends as the service grows

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 7 (AFC aligned) £47,810 to £54,710 Per Annum, Plus High-cost area Supplement

Location: Royal Free Hospital, London

What we are looking for

• Nursing qualification with at least five years of post-registration experience, including at least one year of recent experience in palliative care or end-of-life care
• Prior experience managing complex discharges within an emergency department is preferred but not required
• Proficient in observing and assessing clinical practice to evaluate standards of care
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage side effects and symptoms and initiate appropriate treatment
• Experienced in leading a team of nurses/healthcare professionals
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems
• Help with eye care costs (T&Cs apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

Whats in it for you

• Annual leave allowance – 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be the most recent continuous service with no break of service)
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Life Assurance

We are dedicated to fostering career development and welcome applicants interested in a secondment for this role.

Advert Closes: 28-September-2025

Application Process

To apply, submit an online application with your CV and a cover letter explaining your relevant experience, how you meet the person specification, and why you want to join Marie Curie.

For more information or an informal chat please contact [e-mail]

Marie Curie is committed to its values. We take steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail]

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

Wereserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health-related topic
• Non-medical prescribing
• Relevant post-registration training
• Clinical supervisor

Experience

• Experience at Band 6 fostering a supportive and
• Participating in audit and research
• Professional and supportive discussions for development/performance management
• Clinical governance
• Management of change
• Recruitment
• Leading a team of nurses/healthcare professionals
• Working with volunteers

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Plus High-cost area Supplement