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Marie Curie

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 26 February 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to lead and support our nursing team in delivering exceptional patient care. This is a pivotal role where you will ensure high standards of clinical practice, provide leadership and guidance to staff, and maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the ward leadership team, you will be responsible for coordinating daily operations, managing resources effectively, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

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.

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Plus applicable enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MC00875

Job locations

Marie Curie Hospice

West Midlands

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2PQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Contract:Permanent; 37.5 Hours per week

Shifts: A combination of day and night shifts are scheduled from 7:00 to 19:30 or 19:00 to 7:30, Monday through Sunday, including bank holidays.

Salary: Band 6 (Marie Curie/AFC), £38,682 - £46,580 per year, plus applicable enhancements

Location: Inpatient Unit, West Midlands Hospice, Solihull

What we are looking for:

  • Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration.
  • Proven experience in a senior nursing role, ideally within an acute or specialist setting.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
  • Excellent clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development and compliance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contributionup to 7.5%)
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Help with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)
  • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme

Whats 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
  • Generous enhancements

Advert Closes:26-February-2026

Application Process

To apply, please submit an online application and include a copy of your most recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

For more information or an informal chat please contactashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We provide care for all, and that commitment extends beyond the people we serve. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us atrecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contract:Permanent; 37.5 Hours per week

Shifts: A combination of day and night shifts are scheduled from 7:00 to 19:30 or 19:00 to 7:30, Monday through Sunday, including bank holidays.

Salary: Band 6 (Marie Curie/AFC), £38,682 - £46,580 per year, plus applicable enhancements

Location: Inpatient Unit, West Midlands Hospice, Solihull

What we are looking for:

  • Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration.
  • Proven experience in a senior nursing role, ideally within an acute or specialist setting.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
  • Excellent clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development and compliance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contributionup to 7.5%)
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Help with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)
  • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme

Whats 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
  • Generous enhancements

Advert Closes:26-February-2026

Application Process

To apply, please submit an online application and include a copy of your most recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

For more information or an informal chat please contactashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We provide care for all, and that commitment extends beyond the people we serve. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us atrecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on NMC Register
  • Relevant Nursing Degree

Desirable

  • Working towards a Master of Nursing/MSc. in Cancer/Palliative Care (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 5 caring for patients with specialist 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 specialist palliative care
  • Experience of standard setting and audit
  • Experience in developing nursing practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on NMC Register
  • Relevant Nursing Degree

Desirable

  • Working towards a Master of Nursing/MSc. in Cancer/Palliative Care (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 5 caring for patients with specialist 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 specialist palliative care
  • Experience of standard setting and audit
  • Experience in developing nursing practice

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Marie Curie Hospice

West Midlands

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2PQ


Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Marie Curie Hospice

West Midlands

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2PQ


Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Ashish Sharma

ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Plus applicable enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MC00875

Job locations

Marie Curie Hospice

West Midlands

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2PQ


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