Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Nurse to join our North West London team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by dying, death, and bereavement.

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.


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, 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

Your role in our mission

Are you a compassionate and dedicated nurse with a passion for palliative care? We are looking for a Senior Nurse to join our North West London team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by dying, death, and bereavement.


As a Senior Nurse, you will manage a team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates, and Healthcare Assistants, ensuring the delivery of high-quality palliative care services. You will support the Clinical Nurse Manager in promoting a positive working environment and oversee the provision, supervision, coordination, and quality review of clinical services.

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; Day

Shifts :

9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday and occasional night shifts.

Salary :

Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) 37,338 - 44,962 per annum Plus, Enhancements

Based :

Hybrid - Primarily home based. There will be occasional requirements to work night shifts at Clayponds Hospital, as necessary and mutually agreed upon.

What we are looking for:

Registered Nurse on NMC Register with a relevant qualification and experience. Experience in caring for patients with palliative care needs. Strong time management skills and committed to providing high-quality care. Experience in observation and assessment of clinical practice, to determine standards of care An understanding of specific needs of patients approaching end of life and in the terminal phase. Excellent communication and team-working skills. IT literate and able to travel as required.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Help with eyecare cost (T & C's apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance - for all employees

What's in it for you:

Annual leave allowance - 27days 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) Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme Continuous Professional development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) Industry leading training programmes Life Assurance Generous enhancements. + 30% x your basic salary per hour for Saturday or weekday nights (8pm - 6am)
+ 60% x your basic salary for Sundays and Bank Holidays

Advert Closes:

25-June-2025


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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 want to work for Marie Curie.


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


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.



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 3,500 staff and 5,000 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.