Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Company Description 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 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life.

Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end‑of‑life, through 3 ways: Growing and transforming our direct care and support Delivering more practical information and support Leading in shaping the end‑of‑life experience Job Description Your role in our mission We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to provide clinical leadership within a Marie Curie inpatient unit, delivering outstanding, person‑centred end‑of‑life care to people living with terminal illness and their families.

You will lead, support and inspire a nursing team to maintain the highest standards of care, acting as a visible role model and championing Marie Curie’s values of compassion, dignity and respect. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will help create a calm, supportive and inclusive environment for patients, families and colleagues. You will be responsible for the effective day‑to‑day running of the ward, including staff leadership, patient flow and resource management, while contributing to quality improvement, clinical governance and service development.

A key part of the role is supporting and developing staff through supervision, appraisal and ongoing learning, fostering a culture of excellence, compassion and continuous improvement. Shifts : A combination of day and night shifts from 7:00 to 19:30 or 19:00 to 7:30, Monday through Sunday, including bank holidays. Salary : Band 6 (Aligned with AFC), £39,959 – £48,117 per year, plus enhancements What we are looking for: Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration.

Proven experience in a senior nursing role, ideally within an acute or specialist setting. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others. Excellent clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice.

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively at all levels. Evidence of continuous professional development and compliance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code Proactive approach to problem‑solving and decision‑making under pressure Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems Help with eyecare cost (T &C’s apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme What’s in it for you: Annual leave allowance – 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro‑rated) Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service) Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) Industry leading training programmes Life Assurance Advert Closes: 31-May-2026 We are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr