Senior Nurse - Cardiff and the Vale

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. 

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, through 3 ways:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support

• Delivering more practical information and support

• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

Job Description

Join Marie Curie’s Wales Community Services team as a Senior Nurse, where you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering exceptional palliative and end-of-life care across the local community. Based at our hospice in Penarth, this is a community-focused position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients and their families during some of the most important moments of their lives.

In this rewarding role, you will manage and support a dedicated team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates and Healthcare Assistants, while working closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. You will take responsibility for coordinating clinical services, overseeing care delivery, and providing hands-on clinical support, ensuring care is delivered with compassion, dignity and professionalism.

As a senior member of the team, you will lead staff development, mentor and inspire colleagues, and act as a role model for clinical excellence and best practice. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will help drive continuous improvement and ensure that all care provided reflects Marie Curie’s values, enabling patients and those important to them to receive the support they need, when they need it most.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £40,559 - £48,841 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract: Permanent – Part-Time - 22.5 hours per week (The service will operate 09:00-17:00 Monday- Friday)

Based: Cardiff and the Vale Hospice as well as out in the community

What we're looking for:

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register with a relevant Nursing Degree.
• Proven experience in palliative care (hospice/hospital/community).
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize effectively.
• Commitment to continual professional development and reflective practice.

What'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    
• Introduce a friend scheme  
• Help with eyecare costs
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme   
• Life assurance – for all employees   

Please see the full job description here: https://mariecurie.pagetiger.com/bchvhmm/1

Application Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: 14th July 2026
• Interview Dates: TBC

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.