Job Overview
Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to make a significant impact in palliative care? Join us as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Marie Curie covering the Lothians! As a level six practitioner in line with the Marie Curie Career Development Framework (AFC Band 6), you will be an integral member of our multidisciplinary team. You will provide specialist palliative care nursing services to individuals living with a terminal illness, their loved ones, and health professionals within the community. Working autonomously, you will manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, offering expert advice and support.
Core Responsibilities
Your role will exemplify person‑centred leadership, clinical excellence, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring that Marie Curie meets its strategic goals and positively influences the care received by terminally ill individuals and their families. Adhering to relevant legal, ethical, capability, and clinical frameworks, as well as Marie Curie policies and procedures, you will be accountable for your actions within the scope of your role.
What We’re Looking For
* 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.
* Relevant post‑registration qualification (minimum Level 6) and nursing degree.
* Driver's licence and access to a car is essential for travelling to various locations to provide care and support to patients and their families in their homes.
* Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult) – Must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulations.
* Ability to connect with patients and their families on an emotional level, providing support and understanding during difficult times.
Senior Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits You’ll Love
* 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 schemes for Pension
* Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
* Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems
* Introduce a friend schemeHelp with eye‑care cost
* Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
* Entitled to Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme
* Life assurance for all employees
Salary & Contract
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £41,608 to £50,702.
Contract: Permanent 37.5 hours per week.
Base: Marie Curie St John’s Hospital Livingston, West Lothian.
Application Process
* Close date for applications: 21st December 2025
* Interview dates: In light of the festive season, interviews will be scheduled during the week commencing 5th January 2026. Shortlisting will be completed by 24th December 2025 to ensure all candidates are informed ahead of the holiday period.
* 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.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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.
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