Job Description The role of the Senior Nurse will be to proactively identify patients that are approaching the end of their lives, ensure supportive conversations are had to enable them and their loved ones to discuss their preferences and wishes. Working with the Health Boards' existing teams and the patients’ loved ones, the Senior Nurse will ensure holistic assessments are undertaken to support fast track assessments and ongoing care and treatment plans. This will include advance care planning and the completion of clear and comprehensive treatment escalation plans. The Senior Nurse will work as part of the Health Board’s discharge team and collaborate with the existing multi-disciplinary and specialist palliative care teams to ensure patients are discharged safely and timely to an alternative care setting according to preference and need. The Senior Nurse will also work closely with Marie Curie’s existing Hospice Care at Home Service to utilise our care and support capacity to facilitate discharges into the community. Salary : Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £40,559 - £48,841 pro rata per annum enhancements Contract: Permanent – Part-Time - 22.5 hours per week (The service will operate 09:00-17:00 Monday- Friday) Based: Cardiff and the Vale Hospice as well as out in the community What we're looking for: Registered Nurse on NMC Register with a relevant Nursing Degree. Proven experience in palliative care (hospice/hospital/community). Strong communication and team collaboration skills. Ability to manage workload and prioritize effectively. Commitment to continual professional development and reflective practice. What's in it for you: Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work 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 Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance – for all employees Please see the full job description here: https://mariecurie.pagetiger.com/bchvhmm/1 Application Process As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Close date for applications : 11th May 2026 Interview Dates : TBC