About the Role
Are you an experienced palliative care nurse with a genuine passion for innovation and continuous improvement? At Marie Curie, we are excited to invite a highly driven and enthusiastic individual to join our new service at the Royal Free 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.
Primary Job Responsibilities
* 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 Senior Healthcare Assistants, mentor emergency departments staff, and support team learning
* Manage nursing services for individuals with terminal illnesses, supporting their loved ones, and collaborating with health professionals
* Offer expert advice and support, managing a caseload of patients with complex needs while ensuring the highest standards of care
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience working in Specialist Palliative Care
* Proven experience in providing care to patients with complex needs, ensuring comfort and quality of life during terminal illness
* Prior experience managing complex discharges within an emergency department is preferred but not required
* Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult) and adherence to professional standards
* Ability to connect with patients and their families emotionally, providing support and understanding during difficult times
* Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
Additional Requirements
* Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
* Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems (T & C’s apply)
* Help with eyecare cost
* Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
* Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
* Life assurance – for all employees
Benefits
* Annual leave allowance – 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
* Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
* Continuous Professional Development – supports and encourages personal and professional development
* Industry leading training programmes
* Life Assurance
Job Structure and Working Hours
* Job Structure: Permanent
* Hours: Flexible. Full-time and part-time positions available
* Workdays: Starts Monday to Friday; includes weekends as the service grows
Location
Royal Free Hospital, London
Application Process
To apply, submit an online application with your CV and a cover letter explaining your relevant experience, how you meet the person specification, and why you want to join Marie Curie.
For more information or an informal chat please contact ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Advert Closes
30-November-2025
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