Company 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 and the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. We provide information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement and conduct leading research to improve the quality of life for people living with terminal illnesses. Our campaigns fight for a world where everyone can receive the best possible care at the end of life.
Job Description
We’re looking for a dedicated Ward Sister to manage a team of Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants within our In‑Patient Unit in the Glasgow Hospice. You’ll work alongside band 6 charge nurses to support our IPU Ward, delivering and coordinating high‑quality, person‑centred palliative care, while supporting the Nurse Manager in fostering a positive and professional working environment.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership and supervision
* Support the development of junior staff
* Contribute to local and national quality improvement initiatives
* Maintain a significant clinical caseload
What We’re Looking For
* Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
* Proven experience at Band 5 level caring for patients with specialist palliative care needs (hospice, hospital, or community settings)
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of current palliative care practices
* A compassionate, person‑centred approach to care
Qualifications
* Relevant Nursing Degree
* Post‑registration training in palliative / end of life care
Salary and Contract
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (£41,608 – £50,702)
Contract: Permanent 37.5 Hours per week
Location: Marie Curie Glasgow Hospice, 133 Balornock Road, Glasgow, G21 3US
Benefits
* Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
* Competitive parental/sick leave policy
* Continuous professional development and industry‑leading training programmes
* Season ticket loan for commuting
* Defined contribution pension scheme and Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
* Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems
* Friend referral scheme
* Eyecare cost assistance
* Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card and Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme
* Life assurance for all employees
Application Process
* Close date: 4th January 2026
* Interview dates: Week commencing 12th January 2026
* As part of your online application, submit a CV and a brief statement outlining your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Lindsay Wilkins, Ward Manager at lindsay.wilkins@mariecurie.org.uk.
EEO and Diversity
Marie Curie is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are a Stonewall champion and support reasoned adjustments. Please email any reasonable adjustment requests to reasonable.adjustments@mariecurie.org.uk.
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