Job Description

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 are 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.

About the Role:

Are you an experienced palliative care nurse with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement? At Marie Curie, we are excited to invite highly driven and enthusiastic individual to join our new service at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.

In this role, you will be responsible for actively identifying patients in the Emergency Department who are likely in their last year of life, providing specialist palliative care and facilitating their prompt discharge to appropriate care providers, aligned with patients’ preferred place of care.

What you will be doing:

• Lead on clinical assessments and care planning
• Provide advanced symptom control and communication support
• Coordinate with community and hospital palliative care services to facilitate rapid discharge home/preferred place of care
• Supervise Healthcare Assistants, mentor emergency department staff, and support team learning

You will also manage nursing services for individuals with terminal illnesses, supporting their loved ones, and collaborating with health professionals. As a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, you will offer expert advice and support, managing a caseload of patients with complex needs while ensuring the highest standards of care.

This role exemplifies person-centred leadership, clinical excellence, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration, all of which are crucial for Marie Curie to achieve its strategic goals. You will be expected to adhere to relevant legal, ethical, capability, and clinical frameworks, as well as Marie Curie’s policies and procedures, taking accountability for your actions within the scope of your role.

If you are looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing terminal illnesses, we encourage you to join our us and make a difference today!

• Job status: Permanent, full-time contract, 37.5 hours per week
• Working schedule: Day shifts, Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays
• Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 7: £49,387 to £56,515 per annum
• Location: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, with occasional work expected at County Hospital, Stafford

What we are looking for:

• Nursing qualification with relevant post-registration experience, including at least one year of recent experience in palliative care or end-of-life care.
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Mentorship or teaching qualification.
• Specialist knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care, including current national guidance.
• Ability to independently manage symptoms and side effects associated with medical conditions and initiate appropriate treatment.
• Ability to observe and assess clinical practice to evaluate standards of care.
• Understanding of emergency care systems and discharge processes.
• Experience managing complex discharges within an emergency department is preferred but not essential.
• Experience leading a team of nurses or healthcare professionals.
• Master’s degree desirable.

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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 with no break of service)
• Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Generous enhancements

Benefits you will love: 

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%) 
• Access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Continuous professional development and industry-leading training.
• Season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, and other employee benefits.
• Life assurance and access to Marie Curie’s Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
• Help with eyecare cost (T & C’s apply)  
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card  
• Life assurance

Application Process

• Closing date for applications: 2-August-2026
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Interviews: Interviews are expected to take place face to face at Royal Stoke University Hospital on 5, 6 and 7 August.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications

Additional Information

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

Agencies need not apply.

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.