Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist - REACT

We are recruiting for an Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our award winning REACT Service based in Bradford. Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 7 £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Weekdays and 1 weekend per month (8 am - 8.30 pm) Based: Bradford Hospice Closing Date 2nd August 2026 As an Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will join the community arm of the Marie Curie REACT Team based in Bradford. This service aims to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital for patients with unmet palliative care needs presenting in the Emergency Department who are identified and assessed as having care needs that can be met at home with additional support. This is a truly career enhancing opportunity to both improve the patient and family experience, alongside reducing inequalities in access to specialist palliative care across Bradford As a member of the place-based senior team you will facilitate a sensitive, person centred and compassionate environment for patients, those important to them, staff and volunteers leading by example and professionalism. Alongside cultivating a person-centred environment, you will also be responsible for demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge of the principles and practice of palliative care, providing specialist education which is evidence based to patients, those important to them and staff and undertaking quality improvement initiatives. You will be accountable for providing specialist palliative care nursing services to people living with a terminal illness, those important to them and health professionals. This will be demonstrated through working as an autonomous expert practitioner in palliative care, practising as a Non-Medical Prescriber, managing a caseload of patients with complex needs and providing advice, expertise and support as part of the multidisciplinary team. What were looking for: • Registered Nurse on NMC Register • Relevant Nursing Degree • Experience in NHS or other relevant care setting, ideally in palliative care • Evidence of fostering a supportive and engaging culture • Experience in leading a team of nurses/healthcare professionals • Non-Medical prescribing • A full driving license with access to a vehicle insured for business use and a willingness to travel What's in it for you: • Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 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 • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card • Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme • Life assurance for all employees To apply, please upload 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. Additional Information 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 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. This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. Job description Job responsibilities We are recruiting for an Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our award winning REACT Service based in Bradford. Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 7 £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Weekdays and 1 weekend per month (8 am - 8.30 pm) Based: Bradford Hospice Closing Date 2nd August 2026 As an Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will join the community arm of the Marie Curie REACT Team based in Bradford. This service aims to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital for patients with unmet palliative care needs presenting in the Emergency Department who are identified and assessed as having care needs that can be met at home with additional support. This is a truly career enhancing opportunity to both improve the patient and family experience, alongside reducing inequalities in access to specialist palliative care across Bradford As a member of the place-based senior team you will facilitate a sensitive, person centred and compassionate environment for patients, those important to them, staff and volunteers leading by example and professionalism. Alongside cultivating a person-centred environment, you will also be responsible for demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge of the principles and practice of palliative care, providing specialist education which is evidence based to patients, those important to them and staff and undertaking quality improvement initiatives. You will be accountable for providing specialist palliative care nursing services to people living with a terminal illness, those important to them and health professionals. This will be demonstrated through working as an autonomous expert practitioner in palliative care, practising as a Non-Medical Prescriber, managing a caseload of patients with complex needs and providing advice, expertise and support as part of the multidisciplinary team. What were looking for: • Registered Nurse on NMC Register • Relevant Nursing Degree • Experience in NHS or other relevant care setting, ideally in palliative care • Evidence of fostering a supportive and engaging culture • Experience in leading a team of nurses/healthcare professionals • Non-Medical prescribing • A full driving license with access to a vehicle insured for business use and a willingness to travel What's in it for you: • Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 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 • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card • Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme • Life assurance for all employees To apply, please upload 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. Additional Information 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 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. This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.