Job Opportunity
Marie Curie continues to deliver compassionate end-of-life care across Plymouth in partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, supporting patients at Derriford Hospital and Mount Gould Hospital. Our teams play a vital role in providing comfort, dignity and person-centred care to patients and their families at a crucial time. As this valued service continues to grow, we’re now looking to expand our team with dedicated Senior Nurses who have experience in palliative and/or end-of-life care and who share our commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality support.
This is an opportunity to join an established, collaborative service working across hospital settings, where teamwork, empathy and meaningful connections are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, making a real difference to people when it matters most.
Position Details
- Role: Band 6 Senior Nurse
- Contract: Full-time Permanent
- Shifts: Primarily long days, but flexibility to cover nights and weekends when needed
- Location: University Hospitals Plymouth
- Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale – Band 6 (£39,959 – £48,117) with enhancements and full range of Marie Curie benefits
As an End-of-Life Care Senior Nurse (Band 6), you’ll play a key role in shaping a positive, supportive working environment and leading a dedicated team of Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants. Working closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager, you’ll oversee patient-centred care, manage a defined caseload, and champion a proactive approach to identifying and supporting those nearing the end of life, ensuring timely transfers to their preferred place of care.
You’ll have the chance to spend more one-on-one time with patients, making a meaningful impact and gaining immense professional satisfaction. This role is challenging and fulfilling, offering the chance to influence care experiences during critical times while benefiting from a supportive environment that values your well-being and professional development.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
- Experience working in palliative care and end-of-life care (hospice, hospital, community)
- Experience managing and coaching staff
- Up-to-date knowledge of current palliative care issues
- Understanding and support of the benefits of clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Ability to manage time, self and own workload and prioritise effectively
- Genuine commitment to providing high-quality care
- Understanding of the benefits of working with a patient-centred philosophy of multidisciplinary team working
Benefits
- Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata – continued NHS service considered)
- Competitive parental and sick leave policy
- Continuous professional development
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Season ticket loan for travel to and from work
- Defined contribution pension scheme – NHS pensions can be carried over
- Marie Curie Group personal pension scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare costs (terms & conditions apply)
- Entitlement to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitlement to Benefit-Hub discount scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
Advert closes: Friday, 22nd May 2026. Interviews will take place after 27th May.
We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that those joining our organisation are suitable for their roles and committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet and embed sustainability into everyday decisions. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential.
Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. 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 we ask that your application authentically reflects you – your experience, perspective and voice.
For more information, please contact Ana.Martyn@mariecurie.org.uk
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