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Overview
We are seeking a proactive and organised Patient Ward Clerk to join our dynamic clinical team, providing essential non-clinical support across our Inpatient Unit. As the first point of contact within the ward, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations by delivering comprehensive clerical support to clinical staff. This is a vital role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment, values attention to detail, and is committed to supporting patient care through excellent administrative service.
What You Will Be Doing
* Updating patient information boards in rooms and managing admissions and bereavements with sensitivity and discretion
* Coordinating stock control and placing orders for clinical equipment and supplies
* Ensure all documentation and onward referrals following a patient’s death are completed promptly, accurately, and with compassion, maintaining sensitivity throughout the process
* Maintaining accurate patient records using EMIS and scanning documentation
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in administrative roles, with an understanding of clinical support processes
* Confidence in engaging with patients and families, showing empathy and professionalism during sensitive or challenging conversations
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to manage digital records and documentation efficiently
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
What’s in It for Me?
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £25,694 to £27,900 pro rata. Please note this salary is based on full-time hours and will be pro-rated based on the hours advertised for the role.
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 - 14:00
Based: Marie Curie Edinburgh Hospice or Glasgow Hospice
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 pension schemes
* Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
* Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems
* Introduce a friend scheme
* Help with eye care costs
* Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
* Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
* Life assurance for all employees
Application Process
* Close date for applications: 17 October 2025
* Interview Dates: W/C 27 October 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.
For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Nicola McGinness at [email protected]
Marie Curie is committed to its values, safeguards, and safeguarding all our staff, volunteers and service users. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and rewarding workplace and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are a Stonewall champion and actively encourage applications from diverse cultures and experiences. We’re happy to accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
Senioriy level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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