Overview
Registered Nurse – Marie Curie Edinburgh Hospice (12-month fixed-term contract, secondment opportunity)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland. Employment type: Full-time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.
Responsibilities
* Provide compassionate, adaptable, holistic, person-centred nursing care in a palliative/end-of-life setting.
* Deliver care as part of Edinburgh’s strategy to shift care from hospitals to communities, including supporting seven intermediate palliative care beds to assist discharge from hospital and admissions from home.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team within a new service model, delivering generalised palliative support to ease hospital pressures and bring care closer to home.
* Contribute to a project that will be evaluated to determine its impact on individuals and the wider system.
* Collaborate with NHS Lothian, Edinburgh HSCP, and other care providers in a dynamic, integrated care system.
What we’re looking for
* Demonstrated understanding and experience in palliative and end-of-life care.
* A holistic and person-centred approach to nursing practice.
* Excellent communication skills to engage sensitively with patients, families, and colleagues.
* A genuine passion for delivering high-quality end-of-life care.
Qualifications
* A Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Salary and Contract
* Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5 (aligned with AFC) £33,247 - £41,424 per annum + enhancements.
* Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.
* Base: Marie Curie Hospice, Frogston Road West EH10 7DR.
Benefits
* Annual leave: 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata).
* Continuous professional development and access to training programmes.
* Season ticket loan and pension schemes.
* Employee benefits including eyecare support and discounts.
Application Process
* Close date: 5 September 2025.
* Interview dates: To be confirmed.
* Online application requires a CV and covering letter outlining relevant skills and experience.
For further information please contact Stacey Taylor at [email protected] or Gráinne Henderson, Talent Acquisition Advisor at [email protected]. Reasonable adjustments can be accommodated. Please email our Talent Acquisition team with any requests.
Seniorities and Roles
* Seniority level: Entry level.
* Employment type: Full-time.
* Job function: Health Care Provider.
* Industries: Non-profit Organizations.
Note: This job posting may include additional regional details or related roles; the core responsibilities and qualifications relate to the Registered Nurse role described above.
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