233963 Healthcare Assistants

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare charity in Scotland is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants for a 12-month fixed-term contract in palliative care. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the delivery of end-of-life care while supporting patients and families. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and some relevant experience. Benefits include annual leave, professional development, and potential for future roles within the organization.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance of 27 days plus 10 public holidays

Continuous Professional Development

Defined contribution schemes for Pension

Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and navigation systems

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• 6 months care delivery experience in a health or social care environment.
• Knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, person-centred care in palliative settings.
• Support patients and families in a compassionate manner.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Experience in Health or Social Care

Knowledge of palliative care

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Marie Curie is launching an innovative new service as part of a system-wide transformation of palliative and end‑of‑life care in Edinburgh — and we need exceptional people to make it happen.

As part of Edinburgh’s strategy to shift care from hospitals to communities, Marie Curie will deliver an additional 7 intermediate palliative care beds, supporting people who need 24/7 care. These additional beds will offer support to people at discharge from hospital and being admitted from home, whose palliative care needs require the additional support from the hospice, alongside our specialist beds.

We’re looking for compassionate, adaptable professionals ready to deliver holistic, person‑centred care in a truly meaningful setting. Have you been considering working in palliative and end of life care? Marie Curie has secondment opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to join us on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

This is more than a job, it’s a rare opportunity to help reshape how end‑of‑life care is delivered in Scotland — and be there from the start. The project will be evaluated to determine the impact of the service, both for individuals and the system. The right care, in the right place.

Why Join This Project?

• Be a Pioneer: Play a critical role in a new model of care — Intermediate Palliative Care Beds — designed to provide generalised palliative support with the aim to ease hospital pressures and bring care closer to home.
• Make a Lasting Impact: Your work will directly influence future palliative care and help support over 300 patients and families in just one year.
• Career‑Enhancing Experience: Work in a unit within a multidisciplinary team, providing holistic support to care, with advanced clinical governance, and high professional visibility — ideal for those looking to build leadership or palliative skills.
• Strong Partnership Working: Collaborate closely with NHS Lothian, Edinburgh HSCP, and other care providers in a dynamic, integrated care system.
• Opportunities Beyond the Contract: While these are fixed‑term roles, they are part of a high‑profile test of change backed by significant investment and national interest. Success here opens the door to future commissioning and potential for permanent roles.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification

Additional information

• Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £25,694 - £27,900 per annum + enhancements
• Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract 37.5 Hours per week covering day and night shifts
• Based: Marie Curie Hospice, Frogston Road West EH10 7DR

Benefits You’ll Love

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 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
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance – for all employees

What we’re looking for:

• 6 Months care delivery experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment.
• Knowledge of palliative and end of life care
• A nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills
• The ability to work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team

Application Process

• Close date for applications: 14th December 2025
• Interview Dates: W/C 15th December 2025
• 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

Please apply here https://us.smrtr.io/4mbCt

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications—so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible

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.
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