Palliative Care Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist

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, 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, they are likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end‑life.

Are you an experienced palliative care nurse with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement? Marie Curie is seeking an experienced and passionate Palliative Care Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our new service at 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.

• Lead on clinical assessments and care planning
• Provide advanced symptom control and communication support
• Coordinate with community and hospital palliative care services to facilitate rapid discharge home/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.

• Job status: Permanent, full-time contract, 37.5 hours per week
• Working schedule: Day shifts, Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays
• Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 7: £49,387 to £56,515 per annum
• Location: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, with occasional work expected at County Hospital, Stafford

• Nursing qualification with relevant post‑registration 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.
• 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.

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• Annual leave allowance - 27days plus 8 public holidays (pro‑rated)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service with no break of service)
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional…