About this role
Job summary
Our service provides palliative and end-of-life support, education and specialist input across 21 Prison sites in the Midlands. In this role, your experience in End-of-Life care will enable you to make a significant impact, end-of-life care in UK prisons is increasingly critical due to an aging population, with prison deaths from natural causes rising by 77% in the last decade.
You will be working autonomously and independently as clinical nurse specialist across a cohort of prisons in the Midlands place. Our ideal candidate would be passionate about empowering and enabling the Prison healthcare staff to provide palliative care aligned to the Dying Well in Custody Charter, completing holistic assessments, advanced care planning, providing emotional support and record keeping.
Main duties of the job
Develop nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members through support, advice, education, reflective practice, and clinical supervision. Provide holistic specialist palliative care advice to patients and their families. Lead and innovate nursing practice within the speciality. Develop policies and evidence-based practices as appropriate. Contribute to the development and smooth running of the service.
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, they are likely to die from.
Job description Job responsibilities
A key part of the role will also be building strong professional relationships with the Prison Health Care teams and Healthcare Advocates, to provide vital education and support to influence long term change in end-of-life care within the prison environment.
You will work closely with the prison healthcare teams, the HMP CNS team, as well as other team members including administration, reporting directly to the Hospice clinical lead.
Job Structure
Contract: Permanent, part-time 27 hours per week Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 7 (aligned with AFC), £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro-rated Location: Community based MidlandsWhat we are looking for
NMC Registered Nurse with a Clinical Nurse Specialist qualification. Good knowledge of professional accountability and responsibility and the limitations of the role. Recent/current experience in Specialist Palliative Care and Caseload Management. Ability to work collaboratively in a challenging environment Strong communication and training skills Commitment to continuous improvement and sharing best practices Quality improvement and service implementation experience desirable. Valid driver's license and car accessWhats in it for you
Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated) Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service) Mileage allowance of 55p per mile to support travel between community visits. Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Life Assurance Generous enhancementsMarie Curie Benefits Package
Defined contribution scheme for pensions, with charity matching up to 7.5% Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Help with eyecare cost (T & Cs apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount SchemeAdvert Closes: 6-August-2026
Interviews: Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 10 August 2026.
Application Process
To apply, complete the online application and upload your latest CV, outlining your relevant experience, how you meet the person specification, and why you want to work for Marie Curie.
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Agencies need not apply.
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 [email protected].
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult) Relevant Nursing Degree Postgraduate Diploma in Health related topic Mentorship/ Teaching qualification
Desirable
Relevant post-registration training Clinical supervisor
Experience Essential
Experience at Band 6 Fostering a supportive and engaging culture Patient advocacy Professional and supportive discussions for development / performance management
Desirable
Working with volunteers
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Marie Curie
Address Community based
Midlands
England
B91 1LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)