Job responsibilities
Marie Curie is the UKs 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 theyre 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 are recruiting for a Band 8a Clinical Lead to join our directorate in the South-West.
As a Clinical Lead you will play a pivotal leadership role in overseeing and managing high-quality clinical services across designated services across the South-West of England. You will be accountable for ensuring services meet the needs of local communities while upholding professional standards, regulatory compliance, and organisational values. A key focus of the role is to lead the opening and seamless transition of new services, while maintaining excellence in existing operations. This role will require you to work closely with internal teams, families, funders, and regulators to drive service development and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and strategic leader with a strong background in palliative or complex care, capable of navigating change and fostering innovation. They will be responsible for workforce development across their servicessupporting recruitment, retention, training, and performance management to ensure a skilled and motivated team. Additionally, they will take the lead in operationalising new contracts, ensuring services are launched effectively and aligned with organisational goals. This role demands adaptability, emotional intelligence, and a proactive approach to service transformation and team leadership.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: South West, England
Contract: Home working, with occasional travel to services within the South-West.
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000, plus enhancements and a whole range of Marie Curie benefits.
What were looking for:
- Degree in a nursing or a relevant health and social care qualification
- Masters level degree in relevant subject or equivalent
- Current NMC registration
- Broad and extensive experience of caring for patients and families with complex care needs
- Proven experience of change management, innovation and service development
- Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership skills
- A full understanding of palliative care
- Good teaching and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills
- Excellent time management and ability to work on own initiative
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Hybrid working
- 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 eye care costs
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
To view the job description, please click here.
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Advert closes: 18thJuly 2025
For more information or an informal chat please contact Ben Gadd on Ben.Gadd1@mariecurie.org.uk
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 everyones 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.
Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support viarecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
