About this role
Job summary
We're looking for a compassionate and confident Registered Nurse to join our Cornwall Countywide Coordination Service, supporting timely access to the right end of life care for patients across Cornwall.
This is a role where your clinical judgement, communication skills and end of life care expertise will make a real difference. You will help assess referrals, coordinate packages of care, support rapid discharge from hospital and work with professionals across the local health and care system to help people receive care in their preferred place, wherever possible.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Registered Nurse in this service, you will use your clinical judgement to review and assess referrals, make decisions that influence access to care and coordinate support across a range of settings. This may include working with primary care, community services, hospitals, care homes, hospices, GPs, discharge teams, acute teams and other professionals involved in end-of-life care across Cornwall.
This is a highly autonomous role, suited to a nurse who enjoys working collaboratively, making informed clinical decisions and supporting care coordination across the wider system. You will be helping to ensure patients receive clear advice, timely support and access to the most appropriate services for their needs.
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 theyre 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, plus enhancements and a whole range of Marie Curie benefits.
Location: Cornwall
The Cornwall Countywide Coordination Service plays an important role in helping patients, families and professionals access the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
You will:
Use your end of life care expertise to assess referrals and identify the most appropriate care and support. Make clinical decisions that influence patient access to services and help coordinate timely packages of care. Support rapid discharge from hospital by working closely with discharge teams, acute services and community colleagues. Provide clinical advice and guidance to colleagues across local services, with a focus on helping people access care in their preferred environment. Work across primary care, community services, hospitals, care homes and hospices to support joined-up end of life care. Signpost patients, families and professionals to appropriate services where direct care is not the right route. Build strong working relationships with GPs, acute teams, discharge teams and wider health and social care professionals. Contribute to a coordinated, responsive service that supports people across Cornwall at a critical point in their care.Why join this service?
This role offers the chance to develop your experience in clinical coordination, triage and system-wide end of life care. You will be part of a service that has a direct impact on how people access care across Cornwall, using your nursing expertise to support decisions that matter to patients and those important to them.
It is an opportunity to work with autonomy, broaden your understanding of end of life care across different settings and play a key role in making sure people receive the right support when they need it most.
What we're looking for:
Current Adult Nurse registration with the NMC. Recent experience working within a healthcare setting. Knowledge and understanding of palliative care/end-of-life care Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A compassionate, patient-focused approach to care. The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice. Flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns across a 7-day service.Additional information
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 SchemeLoan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Help with eye care costs Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance for all employees 15% discount in Marie Curie storesTo apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Advert closes: 27th August 2026
For more information or an informal chat please contact Kathryn Bowman on [email protected]
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
Current Adult Nurse registration with the NMC.
Experience Essential
Recent experience working within a healthcare setting Knowledge and understanding of palliative care/end-of-life care
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 Cornwall, United Kingdom
Cornwall
England
TR14 7DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)