Clinical Nurse Specialist - Royal Hospital

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Royal Free Hospital

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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 four nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care throughout the country. We provide information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement, and our research pushes the boundaries of good end-of-life care. Despite this, only about 10% of dying people receive the care or support they deserve – one in four people with a terminal illness in the UK do not get the care or support they need at the end of their lives.

We want a different society and our mission over the next five years is to close this gap through:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end‑of‑life experience

Are 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.

• 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 or the patient’s preferred place of care.
• Supervise Senior Healthcare Assistants, mentor emergency department staff and support team learning.

Additional duties include managing nursing services for individuals with terminal illnesses, supporting their loved ones, and collaborating with health professionals. You will offer expert advice and support, manage a caseload of patients with complex needs and maintain the highest standards of care.

• Experience working in specialist palliative care and proven ability to provide care to patients with complex needs.
• Prior experience managing complex discharges within an emergency department is preferred but not required.
• Registered Nurse on the NMC register (Adult) – adherence to professional standards and regulations.
• Ability to connect with patients and families on an emotional level, providing support and understanding during difficult times.

• Defined contribution pension scheme (charity matches up to 7.5%).
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme.
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems.
• Eyecare cost support (terms & conditions apply).
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card.
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme.
• Life assurance.

• Annual leave allowance – 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro‑rated).
• Annual leave aligned to NHS standards (subject to eligibility).
• Marie Curie contributory pension scheme.
• Continuous professional development and industry-leading training programmes.
• Generous enhancements.

Job Structure: Permanent
Hours: Flexible – full‑time and part‑time positions available
Workdays: Monday to Friday; includes weekends as service grows
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (AFC aligned) £38,682–£46,580 plus high‑cost area supplement
Location: Royal Free Hospital, London

11‑January‑2026

As part of your online application you will be asked for a CV. Please review 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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Agencies need not apply.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We ensure suitable people join via safeguarding. We are devoted to diversity, inclusion and equity, and are a Stonewall champion. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments; please email any requests to acc