We are the UK's leading, largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 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, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they are likely to die from.
Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life
Job summary
Are you an experienced palliative care nurse with a passion for innovation and improvement? Marie Curie seeks a motivated, enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Midlands Specialist Prison Service.
You will be working autonomously and independently as clinical nurse specialist across a cohort of prisons in the Midlands place. Our ideal candidate would be passionate about empowering and enabling the Prison healthcare staff to provide palliative care aligned to the Dying Well in Custody Charter, completing holistic assessments, advanced care planning, providing emotional support and record keeping.
Main duties of the job
A key part of the role will also be building strong professional relationships with the Prison Health Care teams and Healthcare Advocates, to provide vital education and support to influence long term change in end-of-life care within the prison environment.
You will work closely with the prison healthcare teams, the HMP CNS team, as well as other team members including administration, reporting directly to the Hospice clinical lead.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Develop nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members through support, advice, education, reflective practice, and clinical supervision.
* Provide holistic specialist palliative care advice to patients and their families.
* Lead and innovate nursing practice within the speciality.
* Develop policies and evidence-based practices as appropriate.
* Contribute to the development and smooth running of the service.
Job Structure :
Permanent; Part Time 14 Hours/Week
Shifts :
Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm
Salary :
Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 7 (Aligned with AFC) £47,810 - £54,710 Per Annum, Plus Enhancements
Based :
Community Based - Midlands
What we are looking for:
* NMC Registered Nurse with a Clinical Nurse Specialist qualification.
* Good knowledge of professional accountability and responsibility and the limitations of the role.
* Recent/current experience in Specialist Palliative Care and Caseload Management.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a challenging environment
* Strong communication and training skills
* Commitment to continuous improvement and sharing best practices
* Quality improvement and service implementation experience desirable.
* Valid driver's license and car access
What's in it for you:
* Industry leading training programmes
* Travel Allowance - Paid Mileage: £0.45 per mile
* Defined contribution schemes for Pension
* Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
* Introduce a friend scheme.
* Help with eyecare costs (T & Cs apply)
* Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
* Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
* Life assurance
Advert Closes: 12-February-2026
Advert Closes:
12-February-2026
Application Process
To apply, submit an online application and attach your CV, explaining how you meet the requirements and why you're interested in working for Marie Curie.
Marie Curie is 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. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to 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 are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
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