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 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.
About us
Marie Curie is the UK's 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, they're likely to die from.
Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
39,263 to 47,280 a year 39,263 - 47,280 pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
MC00577
Job locations
Community Based
Llwyn-y-Pia
Wales
CF40 2HZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
The new service will involve Senior Nurses proactively identifying patients that are approaching the end of their lives, ensuring supportive conversations are had to enable them and their loved ones to discuss their preferences and wishes.
Working with the Health Boardss existing teams and the patients loved ones, the Senior Nurses will ensure holistic assessments are undertaken to support fast track assessments and ongoing care and treatment plans. This will include advance care planning and the completion of clear and comprehensive treatment escalation plans.
The Senior Nurses will work as part of the Health Boards discharge team and collaborate with the existing multi-disciplinary and specialist palliative care teams to ensure patients are discharged safely and timely to an alternative care setting according to preference and need.
The Senior Nurses will also work closely with Marie Curies existing Hospice Care at Home Service to utilise our care and support capacity to facilitate discharges into the community.
What we're looking for:

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

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Hybrid working
• 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 eyecare costs
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

Application Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: 25th September 2025
• Interview Dates: TBC

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) 39,263 - 47,280 pro rata per annum + enhancements
Contract: Permanent Part-Time - 22.5 hours per week (The new service will operate 09:00-17:00 Monday- Friday)
Based: The Senior Nurses will be based in Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda (Discharge Hub) but will need to be flexible to work across the Health Board area/Hospital sites as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The new service will involve Senior Nurses proactively identifying patients that are approaching the end of their lives, ensuring supportive conversations are had to enable them and their loved ones to discuss their preferences and wishes.
Working with the Health Boardss existing teams and the patients loved ones, the Senior Nurses will ensure holistic assessments are undertaken to support fast track assessments and ongoing care and treatment plans. This will include advance care planning and the completion of clear and comprehensive treatment escalation plans.
The Senior Nurses will work as part of the Health Boards discharge team and collaborate with the existing multi-disciplinary and specialist palliative care teams to ensure patients are discharged safely and timely to an alternative care setting according to preference and need.
The Senior Nurses will also work closely with Marie Curies existing Hospice Care at Home Service to utilise our care and support capacity to facilitate discharges into the community.
What we're looking for:

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

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Hybrid working
• 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 eyecare costs
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

Application Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: 25th September 2025
• Interview Dates: TBC

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) 39,263 - 47,280 pro rata per annum + enhancements
Contract: Permanent Part-Time - 22.5 hours per week (The new service will operate 09:00-17:00 Monday- Friday)
Based: The Senior Nurses will be based in Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda (Discharge Hub) but will need to be flexible to work across the Health Board area/Hospital sites as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register

Desirable

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

Experience
Essential

• Experience caring for patients with
• palliative care needs
• (hospice/hospital/community)

Desirable

• Experience in caring for non- cancer
• patients requiring palliative care

Additional criteria
Essential

• Motivated and enthusiastic

Desirable

• Welsh Speaking

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register

Desirable

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

Experience
Essential

• Experience caring for patients with
• palliative care needs
• (hospice/hospital/community)

Desirable

• Experience in caring for non- cancer
• patients requiring palliative care

Additional criteria
Essential

• Motivated and enthusiastic

Desirable

• Welsh Speaking

Skills Required