Senior Nurse - Cardiff and the Vale

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading end-of-life charity is seeking a Senior Nurse in Cardiff to manage a team focused on delivering high-quality palliative care. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical services and supporting staff development. Applicants should have significant experience in palliative care, strong leadership skills, and a relevant nursing qualification. This role offers a part-time contract with competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Continuous Professional Development

Industry leading training programs

Defined contribution pension schemes

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• Proven experience in palliative care across hospice, hospital, or community settings.
• Ability to manage clinical audits and quality improvement.
• Compassionate and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Healthcare Assistants in palliative care.
• Oversee clinical services and lead staff development.
• Contribute to service development and clinical audits.

Skills

Palliative care experience

Leadership and team management

Communication skills

Registered Nurse

Driving licence

Education

Relevant nursing degree

Mentorship/teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Were looking for a Senior Nurse to join our team in Cardiff and the Vale Community.

This role involves managing a team of Healthcare Assistants, supporting the Clinical Nurse Manager in delivering high-quality palliative care. The Senior Nurse oversees clinical services, coordinates care, and leads staff development to ensure patient-focused care aligned with Marie Curies values.

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time 30 hours per week. Based: Community Based Cardiff and the Vale. Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £39,263 - £47,820 pro rata per annum + enhancements.

Date posted: 12 September 2025

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Healthcare Assistants and support the Clinical Nurse Manager in delivering palliative care.
• Oversee clinical services, coordinate care, and lead staff development to ensure high-quality, patient-focused care.
• Contribute to service development, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

What’s in it for you

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Hybrid working
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution pension schemes
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees
• Entitlements to Blue Light Card and Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Other staff benefits and allowances as per policy

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in palliative care across hospice, hospital, or community settings
• Strong leadership and team management skills, including recruitment, rostering, and performance reviews
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a compassionate and proactive approach
• Registered Nurse with a relevant nursing degree and mentorship/teaching qualification
• Ability to manage clinical audits, quality improvement, and service development initiatives
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel across the service area

Application Process

• Close date for applications: 28 September 2025
• Interview Dates: TBC
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Lynne Phillips at [e-mail]

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.

Additional information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check may be required.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
• Employer: Marie Curie, Cardiff, Wales, CF64 3YR
• Employer’s website: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/