Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care and ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Join Marie Curie as a Senior Nurseand make a real difference to patients and families at one of lifes most important moments.
This role combines clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities, offering an opportunity to positively influence patient care, team culture, and service development.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Nurse, you will help to provide day to day leadership to a team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates, and Healthcare Assistants, ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality palliative care. You will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Managers and non-clinical coordination hub to promote a supportive and collaborative working environment, and you will play a key role in the oversight, coordination, and quality review of clinical services.
About us
Marie Curie is the UKs 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, theyre likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only 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 than the one we live in now. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Help to lead and support a team of nurses and healthcare assistants, fostering a positive, collaborative, and patient centred culture.
- Work closely with the nonclinical coordination hub to ensure that patient priority status reflects individual care needs and the safe, effective provision of services.
- Ensure compliance with Marie Curie policies, procedures, safeguarding requirements, and clinical standards.
- Oversee caseload management across the Midlands Community Services, supporting efficient service delivery and proactive planning based on patient acuity and available resources.
- Support and, where required, lead investigations into incidents, complaints, and concerns, ensuring that learning is captured, shared, and translated into practice.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives, participating in audits, service reviews, and research activity to enhance patient care and professional practice.
- Deputise for the Clinical Nurse Managers (CNMs)as required, supporting the operational leadership of the service.
- Collaborate with the Senior Healthcare Assistant to plan and deliver education, skills development, and key training programmes across the locality/Place.
- Promote and champion patient centred care, ensuring that the needs, wishes, and preferences of individuals and families are heard and acted upon.
- Maintain effective communication with patients, families, colleagues, external partners, and the wider community by supporting the coordination hub with collection of experience of care.
- Actively participate in Governance, Quality Assurance - reflecting on practice, contributing to continuous improvement, and supporting safe, effective care delivery.
Job Status:Permanent; 37.5 hours per week
Working Hours:9:00 am 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Additional responsibilities may include conducting observations in practice during non-standard hours as necessary.
Salary:Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC), £38,682 £46,580 per annum, plus applicable enhancements.
Location:Community-based position in the Midlands.
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 organisational skills.
- IT proficiency
- Ability to travel as required
- Excellent communication and team-working skills.
- A valid driving license and access to a car for travel to peoples homes.
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Continuous professional development and industry-leading training.
- Season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, and other employee benefits.
- Life assurance and access to Marie Curies Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
- Help with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Life assurance
Whats in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance - 27days 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)
- Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme
- Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
Advert Closes:18-February-2026
Application Process
To apply, please complete an online application, enclosing your CV 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 ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Agencies need not apply.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our 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 recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Help to lead and support a team of nurses and healthcare assistants, fostering a positive, collaborative, and patient centred culture.
- Work closely with the nonclinical coordination hub to ensure that patient priority status reflects individual care needs and the safe, effective provision of services.
- Ensure compliance with Marie Curie policies, procedures, safeguarding requirements, and clinical standards.
- Oversee caseload management across the Midlands Community Services, supporting efficient service delivery and proactive planning based on patient acuity and available resources.
- Support and, where required, lead investigations into incidents, complaints, and concerns, ensuring that learning is captured, shared, and translated into practice.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives, participating in audits, service reviews, and research activity to enhance patient care and professional practice.
- Deputise for the Clinical Nurse Managers (CNMs)as required, supporting the operational leadership of the service.
- Collaborate with the Senior Healthcare Assistant to plan and deliver education, skills development, and key training programmes across the locality/Place.
- Promote and champion patient centred care, ensuring that the needs, wishes, and preferences of individuals and families are heard and acted upon.
- Maintain effective communication with patients, families, colleagues, external partners, and the wider community by supporting the coordination hub with collection of experience of care.
- Actively participate in Governance, Quality Assurance - reflecting on practice, contributing to continuous improvement, and supporting safe, effective care delivery.
Job Status:Permanent; 37.5 hours per week
Working Hours:9:00 am 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Additional responsibilities may include conducting observations in practice during non-standard hours as necessary.
Salary:Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC), £38,682 £46,580 per annum, plus applicable enhancements.
Location:Community-based position in the Midlands.
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 organisational skills.
- IT proficiency
- Ability to travel as required
- Excellent communication and team-working skills.
- A valid driving license and access to a car for travel to peoples homes.
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Continuous professional development and industry-leading training.
- Season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, and other employee benefits.
- Life assurance and access to Marie Curies Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
- Help with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Life assurance
Whats in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance - 27days 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)
- Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme
- Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
Advert Closes:18-February-2026
Application Process
To apply, please complete an online application, enclosing your CV 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 ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Agencies need not apply.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our 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 recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience caring for patients with palliative care needs (hospice/hospital/community)
- Understanding of steps involved in audit and research
- Understanding of steps involved in introducing change
- Understands benefits of working with a patient-centred philosophy of multi- disciplinary team working.
Desirable
- Experience in caring for non- cancer patients requiring palliative care
- Experience of standard setting and audit
- Experience in developing nursing practice
- Experience in leading a team of nurses
- Experience of delivering care in a community setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register
- Relevant Nursing Degree
- Mentorship / Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Working towards a Master of Nursing/MSc. in Cancer/Palliative Care (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cancer/Palliative Care or relevant subject
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience caring for patients with palliative care needs (hospice/hospital/community)
- Understanding of steps involved in audit and research
- Understanding of steps involved in introducing change
- Understands benefits of working with a patient-centred philosophy of multi- disciplinary team working.
Desirable
- Experience in caring for non- cancer patients requiring palliative care
- Experience of standard setting and audit
- Experience in developing nursing practice
- Experience in leading a team of nurses
- Experience of delivering care in a community setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register
- Relevant Nursing Degree
- Mentorship / Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Working towards a Master of Nursing/MSc. in Cancer/Palliative Care (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cancer/Palliative Care or relevant subject
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
