Clinical Nurse Specialist - IMPACT in Liverpool

Company Description

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 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’re 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

We are recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our IMPACT service at our hospice in Liverpool.

Contract: Permanent Full‑Time

Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum (pro rata), plus a whole range of Marie Curie employee benefits

Location: Liverpool Hospice

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) within the IMPACT service plays a key role in delivering expert palliative and end‑of‑life care across Liverpool. Working as part of an integrated hub model, the CNS provides specialist assessment, symptom management, and emotional support to patients and their families, helping them navigate complex decisions and ensuring care is delivered in line with individual preferences.

Key Highlights

• Act as an autonomous practitioner, managing a caseload and conducting home or outpatient assessments.
• Provide expert advice and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, promoting seamless care coordination.
• Facilitate advance care planning and sensitive conversations about future care needs.
• Lead on education and mentorship for other professionals, sharing best practice in palliative care.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and governance activities within the IMPACT model.
• Collaborate with partner organisations to ensure timely access to care and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with advanced knowledge of palliative care, strong communication skills, and a passion for improving end‑of‑life experiences through integrated, patient‑centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult)
• Relevant Nursing Degree
• Relevant post‑registration qualification (minimum Level 6)
• Experience working in Specialist Palliative Care
• Expert knowledge of complex symptom management.
• Knowledge of best practice standards in end‑of‑life care and management of loss, grief, and bereavement.
• Know how to influence multi‑professional team decision making about complex palliative and end‑of‑life care matters.
• Work with patients, their family, and carers to gather feedback and make improvements to end‑of‑life experiences.
• Flexible approach to working patterns.

Benefits

• 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
• 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

Application Process

To 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: 22nd December 2025

Interviews will be held early January 2026

Contact

For more information or an informal chat please contact Rebecca Ruddock on [email protected]

Equality and Diversity Statement

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organization through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We’re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]