Sister​/Charge Nurse - Marie Curie Hospice

Sister/Charge Nurse - Marie Curie Glasgow Hospice

NHS Scotland

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, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country and providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement.

Our mission is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on the care they need at the end of life. We aim to do this by growing and transforming direct care, delivering practical information and support, and shaping the end‑of‑life experience.

We are looking for a dedicated Ward Sister to manage a team of Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants in the In‑Patient Unit, working alongside band 6 charge nurses to support the IPU ward at our Glasgow Hospice. You will deliver and coordinate high‑quality, person‑centred palliative care and support the Nurse Manager to foster a positive working environment.

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision
• Support the development of junior staff
• Contribute to local and national quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain a significant clinical caseload

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
• Proven experience at Band 5 level in caring for patients with specialist palliative care needs (hospice, hospital, or community settings)
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of current palliative care practices
• Compassionate, person‑centred approach to care

Relevant nursing degree. Post‑registration training in palliative / end‑of‑life care.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £41,608 – £50,702
Contract: Permanent – 37.5 hours per week
Location: Marie Curie Glasgow Hospice, 133 Balornock Road, Glasgow, G21 3US

• Annual leave allowance: 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro‑rated)
• Competitive policy for parental/sick leave
• Continuous professional development
• Industry‑leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution pension schemes
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eye‑care costs
• Entitlement to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitlement to Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance – for all employees

Link for applying: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./4mg4K

• Close date for applications: 4th January 2026
• Interview dates: W/C 12th January 2026
• 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.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager, Lindsay Wilkins, Ward Manager, at linds

Marie Curie is committed to its values and promotes diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are a Stonewall champion and encourage applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives, and lived experiences. We accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments – please email r with any requests.