Senior Nurse - Cwm Taf Morgannwg

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Marie Curie seeks experienced Senior Nurses to develop a new palliative integrated discharge service. This role involves proactive patient care, collaboration with health teams, and ensuring quality end-of-life support. Join a passionate team dedicated to improving palliative care in the region.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Competitive parental and sick leave policies

Industry-leading training programmes

Season ticket loan for travel

Defined contribution pension scheme

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Refer a friend scheme

Support with eye care costs

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register with a relevant Nursing Degree.
• Proven experience in palliative care (hospice, hospital, or community).

Responsibilities

• Identify patients approaching end of life and support their preferences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for safe and timely discharges.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Workload Management

Professional Development

Education

Relevant Nursing Degree

Job description

Marie Curie is seeking experienced Senior Nurses to develop a new and exciting palliative integrated discharge service from acute sites across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Apply today for a rewarding career where you can help shape the future of palliative care within the region!

Main duties of the job

The new service will involve Senior Nurses proactively identifying patients approaching the end of their lives, ensuring supportive conversations are had to discuss their preferences and wishes. Working with the Health Board's existing teams and patients' loved ones, Senior Nurses will undertake holistic assessments to support fast-track assessments and ongoing care and treatment plans, including advance care planning and the completion of clear treatment escalation plans. They will work as part of the discharge team, collaborating with multidisciplinary and palliative care teams to ensure safe and timely discharges to appropriate care settings, respecting patient preferences and needs. Additionally, Senior Nurses will coordinate with Marie Curie's Hospice Care at Home Service to facilitate community discharges.

About us

Every day matters at Marie Curie. We are a passionate, diverse team of over 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, dedicated to supporting people living with terminal illnesses and their families. We provide expert care, guidance, and support to maximize quality of life, taking the time to truly understand and meet the needs of those we serve. Our warmth, creativity, and commitment make a difference in people's final days and hours.

Job responsibilities

What we're looking for:

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register with a relevant Nursing Degree.
• Proven experience in palliative care (hospice, hospital, or community).
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize effectively.
• Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.

What's in it for you:

• 27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays (pro-rata).
• Competitive policies for parental and sick leave.
• Industry-leading training programmes.
• Season ticket loan for travel.
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Support with eye care costs.
• Marie Curie Blue Light Card and Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
• Life assurance for all employees.

Full details and application: Full Job Description

Application Process

• Submit a CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills, experience, and knowledge.
• Close date for applications: 21st May 2025.
• Interview dates: TBC.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (£37,898 - £45,637 pro-rata per annum + enhancements).

Contract: Permanent, full-time and part-time options available. Service operates 09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday.

Location: Based at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda (Discharge Hub), with flexibility to work across the Health Board area as required.

About the Company

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity, providing community nursing and hospice care across all four nations. We are dedicated to improving end-of-life experiences through innovative research, advocacy, and comprehensive support. Our mission for the next five years is to expand our reach and close the gap in end-of-life care, ensuring everyone receives the support they need at the end of life.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Reasonable adjustments can be made upon request by contacting [e-mail].

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Relevant Nursing Degree.

Experience

• Experience in palliative care across hospice, hospital, or community settings.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975).