Marie Curie continues to deliver compassionate end‑of‑life care across Plymouth through a strong partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, supporting patients at Derriford Hospital and Mount Gould Hospital.
Together, our teams play a vital role in providing comfort, dignity and person‑centred care to patients and their families at an incredibly important time.
As this valued service continues to grow, we’re now looking to expand our team with dedicated Registered Nurses who have experience in palliative and/or end‑of‑life care, and who share our commitment to delivering compassionate, high‑quality support.
This is an opportunity to join an established, collaborative service working across hospital settings, where teamwork, empathy and meaningful connections are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, making a real difference to people when it matters most.
If you’re an experienced care professional who is passionate about end‑of‑life care and wants to be part of a trusted partnership serving the Plymouth community, we’d love to hear from you
Role: Band 5 Registered Nurse
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Location: University Hospitals Plymouth (on-site) or Mount Gould Hospital (on -site)
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale - Band 5 (aligned with AFC) £32,073 - £39,043 (pro rata), plus enhancements, and a whole list of Marie Curie employee benefits.
As a Band 5 Registered Nurse with Marie Curie at University Hospitals Plymouth, you’ll provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients approaching the end of life and their loved ones within the hospital setting. You’ll deliver hands-on nursing care, conduct holistic assessments, and develop tailored care plans to meet individual needs. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll support timely transfers to preferred places of care, ensure high standards of documentation and communication, and maintain dignity and respect for patients at all times.
Your role will also involve advance care planning, effective symptom management, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. By joining this pioneering partnership, you’ll help shape the future of end-of-life care in Plymouth, making a meaningful difference during life’s most challenging moments.
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For more information, please contact Ana.Martyn@mariecurie.org.uk
Advert closes: 31st July 2026
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
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