We are currently recruiting several Registered Nurses to join the Inpatients Unit at Newcastle Hospice on a 12-month fixed term contract
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale (aligned with AFC) Band 5 £32,073 - £39,043 per annum + enhancements
Hours: Full Time or Part Time – 37.5 hours per week
Shift pattern: (Days – 7.30 am – 8 pm, Nights 7.30 pm – 8 am)
Contract: 12 months Fixed Term
Based: Newcastle Hospice
Closing date: 27th July 2026
Interview date: 11th September 2026
Being a Nurse at Marie Curie is incredibly rewarding on many levels. We offer high staffing ratios, which means you can spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients. As a Marie Curie Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care and participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the care needs for patients in a palliative care setting, helping them live their final days with dignity.
You’ll be part of a supportive team that truly cares about you and your development. Using a patient-centred approach and evidenced based practice, assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and co-ordinate care from admission to discharge. You will be expected to administer medication and treatment as prescribed in accordance with the NMC’s and the Charity’s policies and guidelines. You will also provide emotional, psychological and spiritual support for patients and carers.
What are we looking for
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RGN level 1 registration
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Ability to demonstrate an understanding of palliative care and the needs of patients with complex symptoms as well as at end of life.
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Forward thinking with excellent communication skills
What's in it for you:
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Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
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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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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
To view the job description, please click here
To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
For more information or an informal chat please contact Lisa Gair, Talent Acquisition Advisor – [email protected]
