Registered Nurse - North East

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside Senior Nurses?  This is a unique opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join us on a part-time basis within our Community based Hospice Care at Home Team.  

Salary:  Marie Curie Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 5 £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (increasing to £32,073 - £39,043 from April 1st 2026) + enhancements 

Hours/Contract:  Part Time – 22.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)  

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date:  6th April 2026

Interview Date:  TBC

As a Registered Nurse in this development role, you will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, person centred end of life care to people in their own homes and to those important to them. 

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will be supported to develop the knowledge, confidence and leadership skills required to further your career in the direction of a Senior Nurse. You will gain exposure to service development, team leadership and care coordination while being mentored by experienced Senior Nurses. 

You will be involved in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence based, person centred nursing care.  You will also eventually support and, line manage a team of Healthcare Assistants, this will also involve undertaking clinical assessments, observational and support visits in the community 

What we’re looking for: 

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register  
• Experience in NHS or other relevant care setting, ideally in palliative care 
• Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them 
• Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans alongside other healthcare professionals that meets the complex needs of the person, and those important to them 
• Proven understanding the barriers and enablers to good communication and how challenges can be overcome 
• Willing to line manage healthcare assistants 
• Ability to assess Healthcare Assistant clinical skills 
• Ability to undertake staff observational/support visits in the Community
• The ability to co-ordinate care/prioritise patient need
• Willing to develop the team alongside Senior Nurses 

What's in it for you:  

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Hybrid working 
• 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    
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme   
• Life assurance – for all employees   

To view the job description, please click here: Registered Nurse  

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, 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, recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.  Agencies need not apply. 

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.