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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.
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 the 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.
Salary & Employment Details
* Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £41,608 to £50,702
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours per week: 37.5
* Base: Marie Curie St John’s Hospital, Livingston, West Lothian
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 scheme 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 cost
* Entitled to Marie Curie Blue‑Light Card
* Entitled to Benefit‑Hub discount scheme
* Life assurance for all employees
Qualifications
Please see the full job description.
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.
* 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.
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. 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 actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are a Stonewall champion.
We’re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
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