We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team, based at the Marie Curie Belfast Hospice. This is a predominantly community‑facing role, providing specialist palliative care to patients and their families in their own homes. The post holder will also work within the hospice, maintaining a strong clinical presence and working closely with hospice‑based and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure seamless, coordinated care. You will deliver expert, holistic nursing care, lead nurse‑led outpatient clinics, and contribute to high‑quality assessment, symptom management and care planning across community and hospice settings. The role includes a key responsibility for clinical leadership, education and service development, supporting the ongoing improvement of palliative nursing practice and patient experience.
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale aligned with AFC Band 7 - £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time. 37.5 hours per week
Based: Belfast Hospice and Community
What you will be doing:
- Deliver specialist palliative nursing care to patients and families in the community, including home visits, while maintaining an active clinical role within the Belfast Hospice
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Provide expert clinical advice and advanced symptom management for patients with complex physical and psychological needs
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Lead nurse‑led outpatient clinics across hospice and community settings, working closely with medical and multidisciplinary colleagues
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Act as a clinical leader and role model, supporting, advising and developing nursing staff through education, mentorship and clinical supervision
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Contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and evidence‑based practice to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care
What we’re looking for:
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A registered nurse with substantial experience in palliative care
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Advanced clinical and symptom management skills, with the ability to support patients with complex needs across community and hospice settings
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Confidence in providing specialist advice, clinical leadership and support to nursing and multidisciplinary teams
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Experience in education, clinical supervision and contributing to clinical governance, audit and evidence‑based practice
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A compassionate, values‑driven professional who is adaptable, highly organised and committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care
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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Benefits You’ll Love
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Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 11 public holidays
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Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
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Continuous Professional development
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Industry leading training programmes
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Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
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Defined contribution schemes for Pension
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Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
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Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
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Introduce a friend scheme
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Help with eyecare cost
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Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
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Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
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Life assurance – for all employees
Application Process
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Close date for applications: 30th May 2026
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Interview Dates: TBC
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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.
For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our recruitment team at [email protected]
**We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. **
