About this role
Job summary
Make a real difference as a Registered Nurse at Newcastle Hospice. Join our dedicated Inpatient Unit on a 12-month, part-time, fixed-term contract and help deliver exceptional care when it matters most.
Main duties of the job
Make every moment matter as a Marie Curie Nurse. With high staffing ratios, youll have more time to focus on what truly matters delivering exceptional, patient-centred palliative care. From assessment through to discharge, youll help patients live their final days with dignity while providing vital emotional, psychological and spiritual support to them and their loved ones. In return, youll join a compassionate team committed to supporting your wellbeing and development.
About us
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 palliative and end of life care and support 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're likely to die from.
Job description Job responsibilities
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale (aligned with AFC) Band 5 £32,073 - £39,043 per annum + enhancements
Hours: Part Time 22.5 hours per week
Shift pattern: (Days 7.30 am 8 pm, Nights 7.30 pm 8 am)
Contract: 12 months Fixed Term
Based:Newcastle Hospice
Closing date: 23rd October 2026
Interview date: TBC
Being a Nurse at Marie Curie is incredibly rewarding on many levels. We offer high staffing ratios, which means you can spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients. As a Marie Curie Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care and participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the care needs for patients in a palliative care setting, helping them live their final days with dignity.
Youll be part of a supportive team that truly cares about you and your development. Using a patient-centred approach and evidenced based practice, assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and co-ordinate care from admission to discharge. You will be expected to administer medication and treatment as prescribed in accordance with the NMCs and the Charitys policies and guidelines. You will also provide emotional, psychological and spiritual support for patients and carers.
What are we looking for
RGN level 1 registration Ability to demonstrate an understanding of palliative care and the needs of patients with complex symptoms as well as at end of life. Forward thinking with excellent communication skillsWhat'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 Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance for all employeesTo apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Additional information
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.
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN level 1 registration
Desirable
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of palliative care and the needs of patients with complex symptoms as well as at end of life.
Experience Essential
Forward thinking with excellent communication skills
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 Marie Curie Drive
Newcastle
England
NE4 6SS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)