Job Title
Marie Curie Sister/Charge Nurse Glasgow Hospice IPU Ward
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, the only provider across all four 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 care, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness and approaching death.
Job Description
Are you a compassionate and experienced nurse ready to lead with purpose? We’re looking for a dedicated Ward Sister to manage a team of Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants within our In‑Patient Unit. You will work alongside band 6 charge nurses to support our IPU Ward at our Glasgow Hospice, 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
Qualifications
* 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
Salary & Contract
Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £41,608 – £50,702
Contract: Permanent 37.5 Hours per week
Based: Marie Curie Glasgow Hospice 133 Balornock Road, Glasgow, G21 3US
Benefits
* Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 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 scheme for pension
* Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
* Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems
* Introduce a friend scheme
* Help with eyecare cost
* Entitlement to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
* Entitlement to Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme
* Life assurance – for all employees
Application Process
* Close date for applications: 14th November 2025
* Interview dates: W/C 24th November 2025
* 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.
* For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our hiring manager, Lindsay Wilkins, Ward Manager at [email protected]
Equal Opportunities
Marie Curie is an equal opportunities employer. We are 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. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place at 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 we 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 [email protected]
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