Job Description

Company Description

We are the UK's leading, largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care, 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.


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, through 3 ways:

Growing and transforming our direct care and support Delivering more practical information and support Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

What is our PCN Project?

This project is a new and exciting opportunity to help reform and influence Derbyshire's end of life care, with a strong focus on the link between identification, deprivation and admission.


Our PCN Project is taking a data driven approach and focuses on four identified PCNs with low identification and high deprivation at end of life

Chesterfield & Dronfield PCN North Derbyshire PCN North Hardwick Bolsover PCN South Hardwick PCN
An exciting aspect of this project is that, with a strong focus on admission avoidance and early identification, we will be embedding Marie Curie nurses into the above GP practices networks, empowering those nurses with taking a "why not home?" approach and striving to ensure preferred place of death is an upheld choice.

What is the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Palliative care nurse to join this team, you'll be instrumental in developing and shaping this service. The key aim will be to improve identification of patients with palliative and end of life care needs through advanced clinical assessment and multidisciplinary working. We are looking for an individual with a confident and competent clinical and person-centred approach who can utilise their skills and experience to have an impact on increasing access to palliative/end of life care and support for those in the most deprived areas, enhancing the health and well-being of individuals and their carers. We seek a dedicated individual to join us in making a positive impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide hands-on care and act as a professional role model. Develop and implement best practice initiatives. Coordinate patient activity and ensure high standards of care. Manage staffing levels, budgets, and resources. Lead and support the team, including recruitment, training, and performance management. Ensure effective communication with patients, families, and the wider community. Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities.

Job Structure :

Permanent; Full Time 37.5 Hours/Week

Shifts :

Day Shifts 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday

Salary :

Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) 38,682 - 46,580 Per Annum Plus, Enhancements

Based :

TBC but within the above listed PCNs

What we're looking for:

NMC Registered Nurse (degree level qualification desirable but not essential based on experience) Palliative Care experience Community/Primary care experience desirable. Good knowledge of professional accountability and responsibility and the limitations of the role. Recent/current experience in Specialist Palliative Care and/or Caseload Management. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication and training skills Commitment to continuous improvement and sharing best practices

What's in it for you:

Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Travel Allowance - Paid Mileage: 0.45 per mile 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 (T & C's apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance - for all employees

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Advert Closes:

14-August-2025

Application Process

To apply, please complete an online application, enclosing your CV and a cover letter that explains how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Interview dates:

Week commencing 11 August. Please note that the interview will consist of competency-based questions and a short presentation - you will be contacted if shortlisted with further details.


For further information regarding the role, please contact Ebony Fry - Clinical Lead for Midlands Community Service at Ebony.fry@mariecurie.org.uk

Additional Information

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're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk


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.


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're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk