As & When Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dementia Pathways Project

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 

We are now recruiting experienced professionals to support an exciting project focused on dementia awareness, training, and advance care planning across and in partnership with the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a time-limited, high-impact programme, helping to build capability across non-clinical teams and supporting better outcomes for people living with dementia.

This role is different from a traditional clinical post. It is project-based and delivery focused, with an emphasis on:

• Designing and delivering dementia awareness and training sessions for non-clinical staff
• Supporting the development and understanding of advance care planning conversations
• Acting as an ambassador for Marie Curie’s dementia and end of life care work
• Attending events and conferences, presenting and sharing best practice
• Helping to raise awareness and promote the service across Wales

This role will not include full clinical caseload responsibilities and is instead centred on education, engagement, and influence.

Contract & flexibility

• As & When working pattern – ideal for those seeking additional shifts alongside existing employment
• 9 month fixed-term contract aligned to project delivery
• Flexible working to support project needs across the designated Health Board area

This opportunity is particularly suited to individuals who are:

• Currently employed but looking for additional flexible work
• Recently retired or semi-retired clinicians with relevant expertise
• Passionate about contributing to system-wide improvement in dementia and end of life care

To view our full job description please click here.

We are looking for individuals who bring:

• Experience in dementia care and/or palliative care
• Confidence in delivering training and facilitating learning
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• A passion for improving care for people living with dementia and their families
• Ability to work flexibly and travel across the Health Board area as required, this requires a valid licence allowing you to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle which can be insured foe business use

Why join Marie Curie?

This is a chance to:

• Be part of an innovative, funded project with clear impact
• Use your expertise to influence and educate beyond traditional clinical settings
• Help shape how future care planning and dementia support is delivered across Wales
• Contribute to our mission of ensuring everyone gets the best possible end of life experience

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (Aligned with AFC) £20.74 - £24.98 per hour

Contract: As & When - 9 month fixed term

Based: Marie Curie Cardiff & the Vale Hospice

Benefits You’ll Love

• Annual leave allowance – accrue up to 27 days plus 8 public holidays
• 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: 15th July 2026
• Interview Dates: TBC
• 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. 

Apply now

If you’re looking for a flexible opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of dementia and end of life care, we’d love to hear from you.

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.