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Marie Curie

Registered Nurse - UHP

The closing date is 26 March 2026

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Job summary

Marie Curie, in partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, is delivering an innovative service to transform end-of-life care in Plymouth. With only a handful of positions remaining, this is your chance to be part of a truly impactful service that focuses on identifying and supporting patients as they approach the end of their lives.

This unique partnership is about more than just care, it's about compassion, connection, and creating meaningful moments for patients and their loved ones. Don't miss your chance to join a groundbreaking team that is shaping the future of end-of-life care in Plymouth, apply today, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Band 5 Registered Nurses at University Hospitals Plymouth deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to patients approaching the end of life, carrying out holistic assessments, developing tailored care plans, and supporting timely transfers within the hospital. They work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of documentation, communication, and dignity for patients and their loved ones throughout their care journey.

About us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year £31,049 - £37,796 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

MC03252

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth

Plymouth

England

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Role: Band 5 Registered Nurse

Contract: Full-Time Permanent

Location: University Hospitals Plymouth (on-site) or Mount Gould Hospital (on -site)

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata), plus enhancement and a whole range of Marie Curie benefits

As a Band 5 Registered Nurse with Marie Curie at University Hospitals Plymouth, you'll provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients approaching the end of life and their loved ones within the hospital setting. You'll deliver hands-on nursing care, conduct holistic assessments, and develop tailored care plans to meet individual needs. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll support timely transfers to preferred places of care, ensure high standards of documentation and communication, and maintain dignity and respect for patients at all times.

Your role will also involve advance care planning, effective symptom management, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. By joining this pioneering partnership, you'll help shape the future of end-of-life care in Plymouth, making a meaningful difference during life's most challenging moments.

What were looking for:

  • Registered Nurse on NMC Register
  • Experience in a palliative/End of Life care setting
  • Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them
  • Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans alongside other healthcare professionals that meets the complex needs of the person, and those important to them
  • Proven understanding of the barriers and enablers to good communication and how challenges can be overcome
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Flexibility to provide care in the area with the most need

What's in it for you:

  • Annual leave allowance up to 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
  • Continuous Professional development
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Introduce a friend scheme
  • Help with eye care costs
  • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
  • Life assurance for all employees

For more information, please contact Ana.Martyn@mariecurie.org.uk

Advert closes: 26th March 2026

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 take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. 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 at recruitment@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

Role: Band 5 Registered Nurse

Contract: Full-Time Permanent

Location: University Hospitals Plymouth (on-site) or Mount Gould Hospital (on -site)

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata), plus enhancement and a whole range of Marie Curie benefits

As a Band 5 Registered Nurse with Marie Curie at University Hospitals Plymouth, you'll provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients approaching the end of life and their loved ones within the hospital setting. You'll deliver hands-on nursing care, conduct holistic assessments, and develop tailored care plans to meet individual needs. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll support timely transfers to preferred places of care, ensure high standards of documentation and communication, and maintain dignity and respect for patients at all times.

Your role will also involve advance care planning, effective symptom management, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. By joining this pioneering partnership, you'll help shape the future of end-of-life care in Plymouth, making a meaningful difference during life's most challenging moments.

What were looking for:

  • Registered Nurse on NMC Register
  • Experience in a palliative/End of Life care setting
  • Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them
  • Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans alongside other healthcare professionals that meets the complex needs of the person, and those important to them
  • Proven understanding of the barriers and enablers to good communication and how challenges can be overcome
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Flexibility to provide care in the area with the most need

What's in it for you:

  • Annual leave allowance up to 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
  • Continuous Professional development
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Introduce a friend scheme
  • Help with eye care costs
  • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
  • Life assurance for all employees

For more information, please contact Ana.Martyn@mariecurie.org.uk

Advert closes: 26th March 2026

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 take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. 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 at recruitment@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 the NMC register

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a relevant care setting, ideally in palliative/End of Life care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on the NMC register

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a relevant care setting, ideally in palliative/End of Life care

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

University Hospitals Plymouth

Plymouth

England

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth

Plymouth

England

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Team Member

Adam Collings

recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year £31,049 - £37,796 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

MC03252

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth

Plymouth

England

PL6 8DH


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