Job Description

We are currently recruiting multiple Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our compassionate and skilled team at the Edinburgh Marie Curie Hospice In-Patient Unit. This is a unique opportunity to make a profound impact in palliative care, supporting patients and their families during some of life's most important moments.


As part of our nursing team, you'll begin your day with a structured handover from the night shift before being allocated a maximum of four patients, allowing you to deliver truly personalised care. Your role will include morning rounds, liaising with doctors, preparing syringe drivers, administering pain management, and attending multidisciplinary team meetings. You'll also manage admissions and discharges and provide sensitive, empathetic support to families during times of change.


You'll be central to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans, working collaboratively with patients, families, and the wider clinical team to uphold the highest standards of care. If you're passionate about delivering holistic, dignified care in a supportive and professional environment, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients admitted to the IPU. Monitoring, assessing, and documenting patient conditions and progress. Administering medication and treatments safely and accurately, in accordance with NMC guidelines and local policies. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care plans. Promoting dignity, respect, and compassion in all interactions with patients, families, and colleagues. Supporting patient and family education, advocacy, and involvement in care decisions. Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control.

What we're looking for:

Demonstrated understanding and experience in palliative and end of life care. A Registered Nurse with current NMC registration 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.

Additional Information

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What's in it for me:

Salary:

Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5 (aligned with AFC) 31,892 - 39,735 TOP LEVEL pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract:

12 Month Fixed Term Contracts Part Time Hours up to 34.5 hours

Based:

Marie Curie Hospice, Frogston Road West, Edinburgh, EH10 7DR, All though this is for Edinburgh hospice from time to time you may be required to cross cover services in the community.

Benefits You'll Love

Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata) Hybrid working 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 Help with eyecare cost Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance - for all employees

Application Process

Close date for applications: 29th October 2025 Interview Dates: TBC 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.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Talent Advisor Grainne Henderson at grainne.henderson@mariecurie.org.uk


Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.





We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.





We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk