Palliative Care Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist Stoke-on-Trent

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, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. 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

About the Role

Are you an experienced palliative care nurse with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement? 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.

What you will be doing:

• Lead on clinical assessments and care planning
• Provide advanced symptom control and communication support
• Coordinate with community and hospital palliative care services to facilitate rapid discharge home/preferred place of care
• Supervise Healthcare Assistants, mentor emergency department staff, and support team learning

You 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 us and make a difference today!

Job details:

• Job status: Permanent, full-time contract, 37.5 hours per week
• Working schedule: Day shifts, Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays
• Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 7: £49,387 to £56,515 per annum
• Location: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, with occasional work expected at County Hospital, Stafford

What 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 care.
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Mentorship or teaching qualification.
• Specialist knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care, including current national guidance.
• Ability to independently manage symptoms and side effects associated with medical conditions and initiate appropriate treatment.
• Ability to observe and assess clinical practice to evaluate standards of care.
• Understanding of emergency care systems and discharge processes.
• Experience managing complex discharges within an emergency department is preferred but not essential.
• Experience leading a team of nurses or healthcare professionals.
• Master’s degree desirable.

What’s in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance - 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Contributory Pension Scheme
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Generous enhancements

Application Process

Closing date for applications: 16-August-2026

Interviews: Interviews are expected to take place face to face at Royal Stoke University Hospital in the week commencing 24 August.

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. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. 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.