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. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

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   

Marie Curie has a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Community Services team covering the Lothians. In this rewarding role, you will deliver specialist palliative care to patients in their own homes, working with a shared caseload of approximately 150–170 patients. You will carry out daily assessments to ensure continuity of care, provide telephone support, and coordinate management plans in partnership with GPs, District Nurses and other healthcare professionals. You will attend multidisciplinary team meetings, conduct complex assessments, and liaise closely with colleagues to ensure patient comfort and dignity. Supported by a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will receive training and guidance to develop your skills, with opportunities to progress within the CNS Career Framework. This role also offers the chance to contribute to audit and research, act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and collaborate with Marie Curie Nursing Service and wider care agencies to provide compassionate, patient‑centred care tailored to the needs of individuals and their families. 

What we’re looking for:   

• Registered Nurse qualification with post‑registration experience  
• Significant post‑registration experience in a healthcare setting 
• Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) 
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies across health and social care 
• Driver's licence and access to a car is essential for travelling to various locations to provide care and support to patients and their families in their homes. 
• Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult) Must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulations. 
• Ability to connect with patients and their families on an emotional level, providing support and understanding during difficult times. 

Please see the full job description here 

What’s in it for me?  

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5(aligned with AFC) £34,544 to £43,039 per annum 

Contract:  Permanent  37.5 Per week Monday to Friday 08.30am to 16.30pm

Base: Marie Curie St John's Hospital Livingston, West Lothian   

Benefits You’ll Love 

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 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 cost  
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card     
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme     
• Life assurance – for all employees 

Application Process 

• Close date for applications:  12th May 2026 
• Interview Dates:  Taking place Tuesday 19th May  and Wednesday 20th May 2026 only 
• 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.   

Please note, this advert may close early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

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 [email protected].

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.