Senior Nurse

Marie Curie UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,682 - 46,580; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave allowance - 27 days plus 8 public holidays

Continuous professional development

Industry leading training programmes

Life Assurance

Job summary

A leading end-of-life care charity is seeking a Senior Nurse to provide high-quality palliative care and manage a team. This hybrid role requires a Registered Nurse with significant experience in caring for patients at the end of life. You will coordinate care, manage resources, and ensure effective communication with patients and families. Competitive salary, annual leave, and professional development opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in observing and assessing clinical practice.
• Understanding of patients' needs at end of life.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and act as a professional role model.
• Coordinate patient activity and maintain high care standards.
• Manage staffing levels and resources.

Skills

Registered Nurse on NMC Register

Experience in palliative care

Strong time management

Excellent communication

Team-working skills

IT literate

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

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This range is provided by Marie Curie UK. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Plus, Enhancements

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 leadership in research and campaigns aims to improve end-of-life care and support for people affected by dying, death and bereavement.

We want to close the gap in access to end-of-life care through direct care, practical information, and leadership in shaping the end-of-life experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and act as a professional role model.
• Develop and implement best practice initiatives.
• Coordinate patient activity and ensure high standards of care.
• Manage staffing levels, budgets, and resources.
• Lead and support the team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Ensure effective communication with patients, families, and the wider community.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities.

Job Structure

Permanent; Full Time 37.5 Hours/Week; Day

Shifts

9:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday and occasional night shifts.

Location and travel

Based: Hybrid – Primarily home based. There will be occasional requirements to work night shifts at Clayponds Hospital, as necessary and mutually agreed upon.

What we are looking for

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register with a relevant qualification and experience.
• Experience in caring for patients with palliative care needs.
• Strong time management skills and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Experience in observation and assessment of clinical practice, to determine standards of care.
• An understanding of specific needs of patients approaching end of life and in the terminal phase.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.
• IT literate and able to travel as required.
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)

What’s 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 most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
• Continuous Professional development – Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Life Assurance

Application Process

To apply, please complete an online application, enclosing your CV and a cover letter that explains how you meet the person specification and why you want to work for Marie Curie. For more information or an informal chat please contact [e-mail]

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, safeguarding all our people from harm and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. Please email any requests for reasonable adjustments to [e-mail]