Company Description
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:
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Growing and transforming our direct care and support
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Delivering more practical information and support
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Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience
Job Description
Could you be the difference in someone's toughest days?
We're looking for a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated Inpatient Unit team at Edinburgh Hospice. This is more than a healthcare role; it's an opportunity to provide expert, person-centred care, comfort and support to people living with a terminal illness and their families. Every shift offers the chance to make a lasting impact and be part of a team that truly changes lives.
What you will be doing:
As a Healthcare Assistant within our Inpatient Unit at Edinburgh Hospice, you'll play a vital role in delivering compassionate, person-centred care to people living with a terminal illness. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll begin each shift by receiving a comprehensive handover to ensure seamless, high-quality care for every patient.
You'll support patients with personal care, mealtimes and nutritional needs, including assisting with feeding where required, while promoting comfort, dignity and independence at all times. You'll help patients with activities of daily living, provide emotional support, and build meaningful relationships with those in your care and the people important to them.
You'll also play an important part in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment, adhering to the highest standards of infection prevention and control. Every day, you'll contribute to creating a positive experience for patients and families, ensuring they receive the outstanding care and support they deserve when it matters most.
What we’re looking for:
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Minimum of 6 months’ experience delivering care in a health or social care setting
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NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification
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A nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills
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The ability to work independently while being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team
Please see the full job description click here
Additional Information
What’s in it for me?
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 £26,696 to £28,988 pro rata per annum plus generous enhancements for night shifts, weekends and public holidays
Contract: Permanent Part Time 26 hours per week
Based: Marie Curie Hospice, Frogston Road West Edinburgh EH10 7DR
Benefits You’ll Love
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Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
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Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
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Continuous Professional development
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Industry leading training programmes
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Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
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Defined contribution schemes for Pension
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Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
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Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
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Introduce a friend scheme
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Help with eyecare cost
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Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
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Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
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15% staff discount in all Marie Curie Shops
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Life assurance – for all employees
Application Process
Close date for applications: 23rd August 2026
Interview Dates: 26th, 27th and 28th August 2026
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. **
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.
