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Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to make a significant impact in palliative care? Join us as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Marie Curie covering the Lothians! As a level six practitioner in line with the Marie Curie Career Development Framework (AFC Band 6), you will be an integral member of our multidisciplinary team. You will provide specialist palliative care nursing services to individuals living with a terminal illness, their loved ones, and health professionals within the community. Working autonomously, you will support the management of a shared team caseload of patients with complex needs, offering expert advice and support.
What you will be doing: Your role will exemplify person-centred leadership, clinical excellence, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring that Marie Curie meets its strategic goals and positively influences the care received by terminally ill individuals and their families. Adhering to relevant legal, ethical, capability, and clinical frameworks, as well as Marie Curie policies and procedures, you will be accountable for your actions within the scope of your role. Join us and make a difference today!
What we’re looking for:
Experience working in Specialist Palliative Care: Proven experience in providing care to patients with complex needs, ensuring comfort and quality of life during terminal illness.
Relevant post-registration qualification (minimum Level 6) and nursing degree
Driver's licence and access to a car is essential for travelling to various locations to provide care and support to patients and their families in their homes.
Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult) Must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulations.
Ability to connect with patients and their families on an emotional level, providing support and understanding during difficult times.
Please see the full job description here
What’s in it for me?
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £43,231 - £52,679 pro rata per annum
Contract: Permenant Part Time 22.5 hours per week 08.30am to 4.30pm and weekend rota on 1 out 8
Base: Marie Curie St John's Hospital Livingston, West Lothian
Benefits You’ll Love:
Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 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 cost
Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
Life assurance for all employees Application Process
Close date for applications: Tuesday 21st July 2026
Shortlisting/C 27th July 2026
Interview Dates: Tuesday 4th August 2026
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. **We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. ** 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.
