Registered Nurse, REACT - Bradford

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 5 £32,073-£39,043pro rata per annum + enhancements

Hours/Contract: 37.5 hours per week (Days, 8am - 8.30pm)

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Bradford Hospice

Closing date: 4th May 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join the community arm of the Marie Curie REACT service based in Bradford. This new service aims to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital for patients with unmet palliative care needs presenting in the Emergency Department who are identified and assessed as having care needs that can be met at home with additional support.

This is a real career opportunity to both improve the patient and family experience, alongside reducing inequalities in access to specialist palliative care across Bradford.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary community team providing high quality, integrated, well-coordinated nursing support to patients discharged from the Emergency Department whose needs can be met by rapid response short-term intervention. The patients will all be within the last year of life and have a wide range of life limiting conditions and presentations. The workload will be varied and require regular re-prioritisation and rapid assessment which offers the postholders a great learning experience in managing multiple conditions and complications effectively.

You will use evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care supporting a team of healthcare assistants to ensure appropriate clinical care is delivered. We are passionate about continuous improvement and are looking for nurses who share this passion to work with us to ensure the people we serve, and our staff are treated with respect and as individuals. The ability to communicate compassionately and effectively is essential as is a clearly demonstrable person-centred approach.

What were looking for:

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register
• An understanding of palliative care and the needs of patients with complex symptoms, as well as at the end of life.
• The ability to co-ordinate care/prioritise patient need
• Forward thinking ability with excellent communication skills
• A full driving license and willingness to travel

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 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
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

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.

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult)
• Ability to demonstrate continued professional development

Desirable

• Relevant post-registration training for example: palliative and end of life care/ leadership/ quality improvement

Experience

Essential

• Working with minimal /without supervision
• Recent experience of working in a healthcare environment and providing care for people at the end of their lives

Desirable

• Experience of working in a specialist palliative care setting
• Experience of working Hospice / community setting

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

Maudsley Street

Bradford

England

BD3 9LE

Employer's website

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