Marie Curie
Royal Stoke University Hospital, gb · Full-time · £49k - £57k
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Are you an experienced palliative care nurse with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement? At Marie Curie, we are excited to invite highly driven and enthusiastic individual to join our new service at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.
In this role, you will be responsible for actively identifying patients in the Emergency Department who are likely in their last year of life, providing specialist palliative care and facilitating their prompt discharge to appropriate care providers, aligned with patients’ preferred place of care.
Supervise Healthcare Assistants, mentor emergency department staff, and support team learning You will also manage nursing services for individuals with terminal illnesses, supporting their loved ones, and collaborating with health professionals. As a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, you will offer expert advice and support, managing a caseload of patients with complex needs while ensuring the highest standards of care.
This role exemplifies person-centred leadership, clinical excellence, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration, all of which are crucial for Marie Curie to achieve its strategic goals. You will be expected to adhere to relevant legal, ethical, capability, and clinical frameworks, as well as Marie Curie’s policies and procedures, taking accountability for your actions within the scope of your role.
If you are looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing terminal illnesses, we encourage you to join our us and make a difference today!
Location: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, with occasional work expected at County Hospital, Stafford What we are looking for:
Nursing qualification with relevant post-registration experience, including at least one year of recent experience in palliative care or end-of-life care.
Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
Mentorship or teaching qualification.
Specialist knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care, including current national guidance.
Ability to independently manage symptoms and side effects associated with medical conditions and initiate appropriate treatment.
Ability to observe and assess clinical practice to evaluate standards of care.
Understanding of emergency care systems and discharge processes.
Experience managing complex discharges within an emergency department is preferred but not essential.
Experience leading a team of nurses or healthcare professionals.
Generous enhancements Benefits you will love:
Access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
Continuous professional development and industry-leading training.
Season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, and other employee benefits.
Life assurance and access to Marie Curie’s Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
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.
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
Agencies need not apply.
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. 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 in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.