Registered Nurse - Northern Trust

Marie Curie UK; Larne; On-site; GBP 31,049 - 37,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave allowance of 27 days plus 11 public holidays

30% enhancements for nights and weekends

Defined contribution pension scheme

Continuous professional development programs

Job summary

Marie Curie UK is seeking a Registered Nurse for a permanent position in Northern Ireland, providing holistic, person-centred end-of-life care. The ideal candidate will have experience in a healthcare environment and will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support terminally ill patients and their families.

The role offers night shifts, a competitive salary on the Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5, and numerous benefits including annual leave, a pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a compassionate, person-centred approach to care.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for terminally ill patients.
• Experience in a healthcare environment, ideally in end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, person-centred end-of-life care.
• Work collaboratively with other providers to improve the experience of dying.
• Accountable to the Hospice Ward Manager or Clinical Nurse Manager.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Assessment and evaluation of care

Education

Registered Nurse on the NMC register (Adult)

Job description

About Marie Curie

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, providing community nursing and hospice care across the country and supporting people and their families at the end of life.

Our research and campaigns work to improve the quality of life for people with terminal illness and to close the gap in care and support for those who die in the UK.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team in the Northern Trust. As a Registered Nurse, you’ll be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, providing holistic, person‑centred end‑of‑life care. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate high‑quality nursing care for people living with a terminal illness and support their families and carers.

The role involves clinical leadership and direct patient care, ensuring dignity, respect, and compassion are at the heart of everything you do. You will work collaboratively with other providers and across the system to improve the experience of dying, death, and bereavement.

You’ll be accountable to the Hospice Ward Manager, Community Clinical Nurse Manager, or Registered Manager (depending on location/service) and professionally accountable to the Head of Quality and Clinical Practice, Head of Operations and Quality or Head of Nursing and Quality.

Contract and Location

Contract: Permanent – 16 hours per week, night shifts between 11 pm and 7 am

Location: Community based – Northern Trust

Salary

Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5 (aligned with AFC) £31,049 – £37,796 (pro rata) per annum plus enhancements

Benefits

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 11 public holidays (pro rata)
• Enhancements: 30 % of basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays and weekday night duty (8 pm to 6 am); 60 % of basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and public bank holidays
• Competitive parental and sick leave policy
• Continuous professional development and industry‑leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travel to and from work
• Defined contribution pension scheme and Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems
• Friend referral scheme
• Help with eye care cost
• Entitlement to the Marie Curie Blue Light Card and Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

Requirements

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register (Adult) and willingness to travel as required.
• Compassionate, person‑centred approach to care, respecting each individual’s needs, choices, and dignity.
• Driver licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for people with terminal illnesses, supporting their families and carers.
• Strong communication skills, able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with diverse individuals, including those from minority and hard‑to‑reach groups.
• Commitment to quality improvement, evidence‑based practice, and ongoing professional development.
• Experience working independently in a healthcare environment, ideally with recent exposure to end‑of‑life care.
• Flexible approach to working patterns.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [e-mail].