Overview

Are you a compassionate and dedicated nurse with a passion for palliative care? We invite you to join our West London team as a Senior Nurse, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families affected by dying, death, and bereavement. Your expertise and empathy can bring comfort and support during some of lifes most challenging moments.

About us

Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the 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 care and support is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones. We aim to close the gap in access to end-of-life care through growing direct care, delivering practical information and support, and leading in shaping the end-of-life experience.

Details

Date posted: 22 September 2025

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Home or remote working

Location: Home Based, London, England, W5 4RN

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on care and act as a professional role model.
• Develop and implement best practice initiatives.
• Coordinate patient activity and ensure high standards of care.
• Manage staffing levels, budgets, and resources.
• Lead and support the team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Ensure effective communication with patients, families, and the wider community.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities.

Job Structure: Permanent; Full Time 37.5 hours per week. Shifts: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with occasional night shifts.

Based: Hybrid – primarily home-based, with occasional night shifts at Clayponds Hospital, as necessary and mutually agreed.

What we are looking for

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register with a relevant qualification and experience.
• Experience in caring for patients with palliative care needs.
• Strong time management skills and commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Experience in observation and assessment of clinical practice, to determine standards of care.
• An understanding of the specific needs of patients approaching end of life and in the terminal phase.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.
• IT literate and able to travel as required.

Benefits

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

• Defined contribution pension schemes (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems
• Help with eye care costs (T&Cs apply)
• Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

What’s in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance – 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, continuous service prior to joining Marie Curie)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Continuous Professional Development (Marie Curie supports personal and professional development)
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Life Assurance
• Generous enhancements

Application process

To apply, please complete an online application, enclosing your CV and a cover letter that explains how you meet the person specification and why you want to work for Marie Curie.

For more information or an informal chat please contact ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Additional information

Marie Curie is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace and is a Stonewall champion. We are happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments. Please email recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk with any adjustment requests.