End-of- Care Registered Nurse - UHP

• Compensation: GBP 32,073 - GBP 39,043 - yearly

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, we’re 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.

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
.

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, you’ll help shape the future of end‑of‑life care in Plymouth, making a meaningful difference during life’s most challenging moments.

What we’re looking for:

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register
• Experience in apalliative/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

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
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension – NHS pensions can be carried over!
• 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

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Advert closes: 13th May 2026

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