End-of-Life Care Registered Nurse - UHP

Job summary

Marie Curie continues to deliver compassionate end-of-life care across Plymouth through a strong partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, supporting patients at Derriford Hospital and Mount Gould Hospital. Together, our teams play a vital role in providing comfort, dignity and person-centred care to patients and their families at an incredibly important time.

As this valued service continues to grow, were now looking to expand our team with dedicated Registered Nurses who have experience in palliative and/or end-of-life care, and who share our commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality support.

Main duties of the job

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.

If you're an experienced care professional who is passionate about end-of-life care and wants to be part of a trusted partnership serving the Plymouth community, we'd love to hear from you.

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 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, theyre likely to die from.

Details

• Date posted: 07 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: MC03252
• Job locations: University Hospitals Plymouth, Plymouth, England, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Role: Band 5 Registered Nurse

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Location: University Hospitals Plymouth (on-site) or Mount Gould Hospital (on -site)

Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale - Band 5 (aligned with AFC) £32,073 - £39,043 (pro rata), plus enhancements, and a whole list of Marie Curie employee benefits.

As a Band 5 Registered Nurse with Marie Curie at University Hospitals Plymouth, you'll provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients approaching the end of life and their loved ones within the hospital setting. You'll deliver hands-on nursing care, conduct holistic assessments, and develop tailored care plans to meet individual needs. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll support timely transfers to preferred places of care, ensure high standards of documentation and communication, and maintain dignity and respect for patients at all times.

Your role will also involve advance care planning, effective symptom management, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. By joining this pioneering partnership, youll help shape the future of end-of-life care in Plymouth, making a meaningful difference during life's most challenging moments.

What were looking for:

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register
• Experience in a palliative/End of Life care setting
• 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

Additional information

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) We honour continued NHS service and reassess total annual leave dates.
• 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- 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 cost (T & Cs apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

For more information, please contact Ana.Martyn@mariecurie.org.uk

Advert closes: 21st August 2026

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).