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:
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.
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.
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What’s in it for me?
Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 £26,696 to £28,988 Pro Rata, plus generous enhancements such as 44% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) 88% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays
Contract: Permanent Part Time 26 hours per week
Based: Marie Curie Hospice, Frogston Road West Edinburgh EH10 7DR
**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 recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
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.
We’re the UK’s leading end of life charity. Hospice care and support, research and campaigns. Whatever the illness, we’re with you to the end.
If you've questions about terminal illness, need support or just someone to talk to, our support line open Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 11-5. Call 0800 090 2309.
