Marie Curie Clinical Nurse Specialist - Lothians

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   

Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to make a significant impact in palliative care? Join us as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Marie Curie covering the Lothians! As a level six practitioner in line with the Marie Curie Career Development Framework (AFC Band 6), you will be an integral member of our multidisciplinary team. You will provide specialist palliative care nursing services to individuals living with a terminal illness, their loved ones, and health professionals within the community. Working autonomously, you will support the management of a shared team caseload of patients with complex needs, offering expert advice and support. 
 
What you will be doing:   

Your role will exemplify person-centred leadership, clinical excellence, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring that Marie Curie meets its strategic goals and positively influences the care received by terminally ill individuals and their families. Adhering to relevant legal, ethical, capability, and clinical frameworks, as well as Marie Curie policies and procedures, you will be accountable for your actions within the scope of your role. Join us and make a difference today! 

What we’re looking for:   

• Experience working in Specialist Palliative Care: Proven experience in providing care to patients with complex needs, ensuring comfort and quality of life during terminal illness. 
• Relevant post-registration qualification (minimum Level 6) and nursing degree 
• 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 6 (aligned with AFC)  £43,231 - £52,679 pro rata per annum  

Contract:  Permenant Part Time 22.5 hours per week 08.30am to 4.30pm and weekend rota on 1 out 8  

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:  Tuesday 21st July 2026  

• Shortlisting/C 27th July 2026  

• Interview Dates: Tuesday 4th August 2026  

• 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.   

**We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. ** 

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.