About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to provide clinical leadership within a Marie Curie inpatient unit, delivering outstanding, person-centred end of life care to people living with terminal illness and their families.
Main duties of the job
You will lead, support and inspire a nursing team to maintain the highest standards of care, acting as a visible role model and championing Marie Curies values of compassion, dignity and respect. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will help create a calm, supportive and inclusive environment for patients, families and colleagues.
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.
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-of-life.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the ward, including staff leadership, patient flow and resource management, while contributing to quality improvement, clinical governance and service development. A key part of the role is supporting and developing staff through supervision, appraisal and ongoing learning, fostering a culture of excellence, compassion and continuous improvement.
Contract: Permanent; 37.5 Hours per week
Shifts: A combination of day and night shifts from 7:00 to 19:30 or 19:00 to 7:30, Monday through Sunday, including bank holidays.
Salary: Band 6 (Aligned with AFC), £39,959 £48,117 per year, plus applicable enhancements
Location: Inpatient Unit, West Midlands Hospice, Solihull
What we are looking for:
Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration. Proven experience in a senior nursing role, ideally within an acute or specialist setting. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others. Excellent clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively at all levels. Evidence of continuous professional development and compliance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.Marie Curie Benefits Package:
Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave 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 SchemeWhats 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) Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) Industry leading training programmes Life Assurance Generous enhancementsAdvert Closes: 31-May-2026
Application Process
To apply, please submit an online application and include a copy of your most recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
For more information or an informal chat please contact [email protected]
Additional Information
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
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 qualification with current NMC registration.
Desirable
Proven experience in a senior nursing role, ideally within an acute or specialist setting.
Experience Essential
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
Desirable
Excellent clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice.
Additional criteria Essential
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively at all levels.
Desirable
Evidence of continuous professional development and compliance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code
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 Hospice, West Midlands
Solihull
B91 2PQ
Employer's website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)