Registered Nurse - Marie Curie Cancer Care : Job Details

Job Description

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, Aligned with AFC BAND 5 £29,970 to £36,483 pro rata per annum, plus enhancements, depending on experience

Hours/Contract:  Permanent Full Time and Part time available

Based: Home and community opportunities across West Devon 

Closing date: 30th September 2024

Interview date: TBC

The Marie Curie Nurse role has two key functions; the first is providing specialist overnight care and support to those living with terminal illnesses, whilst offering vital emotional support for the people important to them. You are sure to enjoy plenty of meaningful contact with the people we care for and the wider Multidisciplinary Team. It's all about creating the opportunity for the best possible quality of life and death with a responsive and proactive approach to the individuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

This role is 50% delivering specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses overnight and 50% Clinical Coordination. We are looking for a motivated, experienced and enthusiastic nurse with excellent communication and assessment skills to join us at a time of exciting change and development of the service.

Marie Curie Benefits Package :

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work 
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%) 
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme 
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems   
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with childcare cost (T&C apply)  
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card  
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme  
• Life assurance – for all employees  

What’s in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance  27 days plus  8 public holidays (pro rata)  
• 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)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave  
• Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) 
• Industry leading training programmes 
• Flexible Working 
• Free DBS
• Free Uniform 
•  Generous Enhancements
  • 30% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays and night duty
  • 60% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Bank Holidays 
• Mileage allowance of 45p per mile  
• Paid for whole training and traveling in between patient     

What we are looking for: 

• Be a UK licenced driver with access to a car and business insurance is essential  
• RN Registration Level 1 
• Experience in NHS or another relevant care setting in palliative care 
• Ability to work in a complex and stressful environment and demonstrate appropriate coping mechanisms 
• Flexibility to work across settings to support projects

Within your role delivering overnight care, you will also be a key influencer in supporting and developing our team of Marie Curie Health Care Assistants. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a quality service, contributing to a culture where we promote continuous quality improvement and professional development.

Equally important are your care coordinating responsibilities, where your assessment and prioritisation skills will be invaluable. Working alongside our dedicated coordination team, and supported by a Team of Senior Nurses, you will provide the clinical input to prioritise care based on your on the day assessment and reflecting the changing needs of the caseload. You will provide clinical support to our coordination team to prioritise a unique opportunity to create a seamless service, working in new and innovative ways to direct and prioritise patient care.

Committed to your ongoing development, you will also have the opportunity to upskill and become one of our Local Clinical Skills Trainers and/or Clinical Supervisors. Full training is provided.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.  

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity. 

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process.

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

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

About Us

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.