Registered Nurse Newcastle Inpatient Unit

Job summary

We're looking for several Registered Nurses to join our Inpatient Unit at Newcastle Hospice on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Main duties of the job

Being a Nurse at Marie Curie is a rewarding opportunity to deliver compassionate, person-centred palliative care in a supportive team. With high staffing ratios, youll have more time with patients and families, helping provide dignity, comfort and support from admission to discharge.

About us

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity and the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care. Across the UK, we deliver expert community nursing, hospice care, trusted information, vital research and powerful campaigning. But too many people are still missing out. We currently reach around 10% of people at the end of life, while one in four people with a terminal illness do not get the care and support they need. That's why were committed to reaching more people, improving access to care, and ensuring everyone can live their final days with dignity, comfort and the right support.

Details

• Date posted: 06 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year £32,073 - £39,043 per annum + enhancements
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: MC030279
• Job locations: Marie Curie Hospice, Marie Curie Drive, Newcastle, NE4 6SS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

We are currently recruiting several Registered Nurses to join the Inpatients Unit at Newcastle Hospice on a 12-month fixed term contract

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale (aligned with AFC) Band 5 £32,073 - £39,043 per annum + enhancements

Hours: Full Time or Part Time 37.5 hours per week

Shift pattern:(Days 7.30 am 8 pm, Nights 7.30 pm 8 am)

Contract: 12 months Fixed Term

Based:Newcastle Hospice

Closing date: 27th July 2026

Interview date: 11th August 2026

Being a Nurse at Marie Curie is incredibly rewarding on many levels. We offer high staffing ratios, which means you can spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients. As a Marie Curie Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care and participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the care needs for patients in a palliative care setting, helping them live their final days with dignity.

You'll be part of a supportive team that truly cares about you and your development. Using a patient-centred approach and evidenced based practice, assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and co-ordinate care from admission to discharge. You will be expected to administer medication and treatment as prescribed in accordance with the NMC's and the Charity's policies and guidelines. You will also provide emotional, psychological and spiritual support for patients and carers.

What are we looking for

• RGN level 1 registration
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of palliative care and the needs of patients with complex symptoms as well as at end of life.
• Forward thinking with excellent communication skills

What's in it for you:

• 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
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Additional Information

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.

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.