Registered Nurse – Band 5
Marie Curie UK is recruiting multiple Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our compassionate team at the Edinburgh Marie Curie Hospice In‑Patient Unit. This role offers the chance to make a profound impact in palliative care, supporting patients and families during some of life’s most important moments.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
Salary and Contract
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5 (£31,892 – £39,735 TOP LEVEL pro rata per annum + enhancements)
Contract: 12‑Month Fixed‑Term, Part‑Time – up to 34.5 hours per week
Benefits You’ll Love
* Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
* Competitive policy for parental/sick leave
* Industry‑leading training programmes
* Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
* Introduce a friend scheme
* Help with eye‑care cost
* Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
* Entitled to Benefit‑Hub discount scheme
* Life assurance – for all employees
Location
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.
Application Process
* Close date for applications: 29th October 2025
* Interview dates: TBC
* 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 Gráinne Henderson at grainne.henderson@mariecurie.org.uk.
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