Your role in our mission
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to work on an As & When basis with our multidisciplinary team at West Midlands Hospice. You will be a key member of the team, providing holistic, person-centred end-of-life care. Your responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating high-quality nursing care for people with a terminal illness and those important to them. We are looking for compassionate professionals committed to providing comprehensive support to individuals and their loved ones during the most critical times of their lives.
As a Registered Nurse, you will research and network across the system to understand the wide range of services available to patients and work with other providers, supporting the wider system to improve the experience of dying, death, and bereavement. The role involves direct patient care, ensuring dignity, respect, and compassion are at the heart of everything you do.
You will work within relevant legal, ethical, capability and clinical frameworks, the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code and in accordance with Marie Curie policy and procedure.
Contract: As & When
Shifts: A combination of day shifts between 07:00 and 19:30 and night shifts between 19:00 and 07:30, Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays
Salary: £16.40–£19.96 per hour, Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5 (aligned with Agenda for Change)
Pay enhancements: Hourly rate uplift of up to 30% for weekday nights and Saturdays; up to 60% for Sundays and bank holidays.
Location: Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice, Solihull
What we are looking for
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register with a relevant qualification and experience.
- Proven expertise and experience in palliative and end-of-life care within social healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement care management plans tailored to address the complex needs of individuals.
- A holistic and person-centred approach to nursing practice.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively and effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
- A genuine passion for delivering high-quality care to those at the end of life.
Benefits Package
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Help with eyecare cost (T & C’s apply)
- Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
- 15% discount in Marie Curie shops
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
What’s in it for you
- Access to industry-leading training and ongoing learning to help you feel confident and supported in delivering high-quality end-of-life care.
- The opportunity to develop your skills as part of a compassionate, values-led team making a real difference to patients and families.
- Life Assurance
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Application process
Closing date: 30 November 2026
How to apply: You will be asked to provide a CV as part of your online application. Please review the advert and job description, and outline the skills, experience and knowledge most relevant to the role.
Interviews: Interviews are expected to begin on 30 November 2026
For more information, please contact [email protected]
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.
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.