Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5 (aligned with AFC) £28,407- £34,581 pro rata per annum plus enhancements

Hours/Contract: Full time contracts and As & When posts available (shift pattern Mon to Friday 6pm -12am / Sat – Sun and BH 10am to 4pm and 4pm to 10pm)

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Marie Curie Rapid Response Service, Downpatrick

Closing date:15th August 2024

Interview dates: TBC

As a Registered Nurse you will work alongside a Clinical Nurse Manager and Senior Nurse as well as other healthcare professionals to provide an integrated and coordinated service that delivers care and support to people with terminal illnesses, whilst also offering vital emotional support for their families.

Marie Curie Benefits Package: 

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 Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card  Life assurance – for all employees Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme 

What's in it for you:

Annual Leave Entitlement will take into account previous years of service under Agenda for Change terms and conditions Northern Ireland = 27 days plus 11 public holidays (pro rata) Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave  Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) Industry leading training programmes Flexible Working Free DBS check  Free Uniform Generous enhancements. 30% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) 60% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays

What we are looking for: 

RN Registration Level 1 Experience in NHS or other relevant care setting in palliative care Ability to work in a complex and stressful environment and demonstrate appropriate coping mechanisms Be a licensed driver with access to a car and a willingness to travel is essential

The Marie Curie Rapid Response Service delivers rapid and flexible out of hours nursing care and support for terminally ill patients and their carers. (Other services include multi visit/ overnight service/ Blood transfusion service **these are trust area specific**) We are a community based palliative care service whose aim is to respond quickly to support palliative patients and their carers within the community, usually in the patients’ own home. We aim to prevent inappropriate admission to hospital and the choice for the patient of preferred place of care.

We are passionate about continuous improvement and are looking for nurses who share this passion to work with us to ensure the people we serve, and our staff are treated with respect and as individuals.

The Marie Curie Nursing Service is deployed in geographical regions which contain a series of smaller teams that are designed to provide a supportive staffing network. This role is primarily working on our Rapid Response service.

For more information about the role please email Marian Rice on