Senior Nurse - Cardiff and the Vale

The role of the Senior Nurse will be to proactively identify patients that are approaching the end of their lives, ensure supportive conversations are had to enable them and their loved ones to discuss their preferences and wishes. 

Working with the Health Boards' existing teams and the patients’ loved ones, the Senior Nurse will ensure holistic assessments are undertaken to support fast track assessments and ongoing care and treatment plans. This will include advance care planning and the completion of clear and comprehensive treatment escalation plans. 

The Senior Nurse will work as part of the Health Board’s discharge team and collaborate with the existing multi-disciplinary and specialist palliative care teams to ensure patients are discharged safely and timely to an alternative care setting according to preference and need.

The Senior Nurse will also work closely with Marie Curie’s existing Hospice Care at Home Service to utilise our care and support capacity to facilitate discharges into the community.

 

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: 11th May 2026 
• Interview Dates: TBC

 

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 recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

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.