We are recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our IMPaCT service at our hospice in Liverpool.
Contract: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum (pro rata), plus a whole range of Marie Curie employee benefits
Location: Liverpool Hospice
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) within the IMPaCT service plays a key role in delivering expert palliative and end‑of‑life care across Liverpool. Working as part of an integrated hub model, the CNS provides specialist assessment, symptom management, and emotional support to patients and their families, helping them navigate complex decisions and ensuring care is delivered in line with individual preferences.
Key Highlights
* Provide expert advice and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, promoting seamless care coordination.
* Facilitate advance care planning and sensitive conversations about future care needs.
* Lead on education and mentorship for other professionals, sharing best practice in palliative care.
* Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and governance activities within the IMPaCT model.
* Collaborate with partner organisations to ensure timely access to care and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with advanced knowledge of palliative care, strong communication skills, and a passion for improving end‑of‑life experiences through integrated, patient‑centred care.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult)
* Relevant Nursing Degree
* Relevant post‑registration qualification (minimum Level 6)
* Experience working in Specialist Palliative Care
* Expert knowledge of complex symptom management.
* Knowledge of best practice standards in end of life care and management of loss, grief, and bereavement.
* Know how to influence multi‑professional team decision making about complex palliative and end of life care matters.
* Work with patients, their family, and carers to gather feedback and make improvements to end of life experiences.
* Flexible approach to working patterns
Additional Information
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 eye care costs
* Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
* Entitled to Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme
* Life assurance – for all employees
To view the job description, please click here:
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Advert closes: 27th February 2026
For more information or an informal chat please contact Rebecca Ruddock on Rebecca.Ruddock1@mariecurie.org.uk
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We provide care for all, and that commitment extends beyond the people we serve. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
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