Jobs, fresher vacancy - Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist - Royal Free Hospital • UK

Company: Marie Curie

UK

Job DescriptionAre you an experienced palliative care nurse with a genuine passion for innovation and continuous improvement? At Marie Curie, we are excited to invite a highly driven and enthusiastic individual to join our new service at the Royal Free 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.Primary job responsibilities include:Lead on clinical assessments and care planningProvide advanced symptom control and communication supportCoordinate with community and hospital palliative care services to facilitate rapid discharge home/preferred place of careSupervise Senior Healthcare Assistants, mentor emergency departments staff, and support team learningYou 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.If you are looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing terminal illnesses, we encourage you to join our us and make a difference today!Job Structure: Flexible. Full time and Part time positions availableHours: 37.5 per weekWorkdays: Starts Monday to Friday; includes weekends as the service growsSalary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 7 (AFC aligned) £47,810 to £54,710 Per Annum, Plus High-cost area SupplementLocation: Royal Free Hospital, LondonWhat we are looking for Nursing qualification with relevant post-registration experience, including at least one year of recent experience in palliative care or end-of-life careMaster’s degreeNon-Medical Prescribing qualification or actively working towards itPrior experience managing complex discharges within an emergency department is preferred but not required.Proficient in observing and assessing clinical practice to evaluate standards of careDemonstrated ability to independently manage side effects and symptoms associated with medical conditions, and initiate appropriate treatmentExperienced in leading a team of nurses/healthcare professionalsMentorship/ Teaching qualificationMarie Curie Benefits PackageDefined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)  Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme  Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems    Help with eyecare cost (T & C’s apply)   Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme  Life assurance What’s in it for youAnnual 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) Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) Industry leading training programmes Generous enhancementsTo view the job description, please click hereAdvert Closes: 11-January-2026Application Process As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Recruitment Team at Recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk