Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist

Are you an experienced palliative care nurse with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement? At Marie Curie, we are excited to invite a highly driven and enthusiastic individual to join our new service at the North Middlesex University Hospital.

In this role, you will be responsible for actively identifying patients in the Emergency Department who are likely in their last year of life, providing specialist palliative care and facilitating their prompt discharge to appropriate care providers, aligned with patients' preferred place of care.

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Lead on clinical assessments and care planning
• Provide advanced symptom control and communication support
• Coordinate with community and hospital palliative care services to facilitate rapid discharge home/preferred place of care
• Supervise Senior Healthcare Assistants, mentor emergency departments staff, and support team learning

You will also manage nursing services for individuals with terminal illnesses, supporting their loved ones, and collaborating with health professionals. As a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, you will offer expert advice and support, managing a caseload of patients with complex needs while ensuring the highest standards of care.

This role exemplifies person-centred leadership, clinical excellence, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration, all of which are crucial for Marie Curie to achieve its strategic goals. You will be expected to adhere to relevant legal, ethical, capability, and clinical frameworks, as well as Marie Curie's policies and procedures, taking accountability for your actions within the scope of your role.

If you are looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing terminal illnesses, we encourage you to join our us and make a difference today

Job Structure: Flexible. Full time and Part time positions available

Hours: 37.5 per week

Workdays: Starts Monday to Friday; includes weekends as the service grows

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 7 (AFC aligned) £47,810 to £54,710 Per Annum, Plus High-cost area Supplement

Location: North Middlesex University Hospital, London

What we are looking for

• Nursing qualification with relevant post-registration experience, including at least one year of recent experience in palliative care or end-of-life care
• Master's degree
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or actively working towards it
• Prior experience managing complex discharges within an emergency department is preferred but not required.
• Proficient in observing and assessing clinical practice to evaluate standards of care
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage side effects and symptoms associated with medical conditions, and initiate appropriate treatment
• Experienced in leading a team of nurses/healthcare professionals
• Mentorship/ Teaching qualification

Marie Curie Benefits Package

• 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
• Help with eyecare cost (T & C's apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance

What's in it for you

• Annual leave allowance - 27days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service with no break of service)
• Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme
• Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Generous enhancements

To view the job description, please click here

Advert Closes: 11-January-2026

Application Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Recruitment Team at

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply.

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 are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

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