Marie Curie is the UK’s 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 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’re likely to die from.
We believe that everyone affected by dying, death and bereavement deserves the best possible experience reflecting what is most important to them.
Marie Curie, in partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, is introducing a new service model aimed at enhancing end-of-life care, with a special focus on identifying patients who are approaching the end of their lives.
This innovative service focuses on four key areas:
- Delivering hands-on care and emotional support to patients and their families in the Emergency Department.
- Proactively identifying and assisting those nearing the end of life within the acute hospital, ensuring timely transfers to their preferred place of care.
- Offering specialised care within Mount Gould Community Hospital..
- Engaging a dedicated team of volunteers to provide companionship and advance care planning.
This is an exciting time to be joining us as a Registered Nurse, where you will play a crucial role in achieving these outcomes and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
In this role, you will work closely with teams and patients’ loved ones to provide comprehensive, person-centred care for those nearing the end of life. This includes conducting holistic assessments, developing advance care and treatment escalation plans, and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care is implemented, evaluated, and tailored to the needs of both patients and those important to them.
Working in end-of-life care is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their most difficult moments.
Your well-being is as important to us as the care we provide to our patients. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
This role will be based at University Hospitals Plymouth and we are hiring across full time, part-time and bank roles.
What we’re looking for:
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register
- Experience in a relevant care setting, ideally in palliative/End of Life care
- Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them
- Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans alongside other healthcare professionals that meets the complex needs of the person, and those important to them
- Proven understanding of the barriers and enablers to good communication and how challenges can be overcome
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Flexibility to provide care in the area with the most need
What's in it for you:
- Salary aligned to Agenda for Change £29,970 - £36,483
- 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 childcare cost (T & C’s apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance – for all employees
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 believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
About UsEvery day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.
