Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. 

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways: 

•             Growing and transforming our direct care and support 

•             Delivering more practical information and support 

•             Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience 

Make a difference in palliative and end-of-life care 

Over the past 12 months, Marie Curie has been delivering an Intermediate Palliative Care service at our Edinburgh Hospice, as part of a wider transformation of palliative and end-of-life care across Edinburgh. 

The service provides seven additional intermediate palliative care beds, supporting people who require 24-hour care. This includes people being discharged from hospital or admitted from their own homes whose palliative care needs would benefit from additional hospice support. 

We’re now looking for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team and help us continue delivering high-quality, person-centred care to people and their families. 

If you’ve been considering a career in palliative and end-of-life care, this could be a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience while making a genuine difference. 

Healthcare Assistant Recruitment Day – 6 October 2026

Curious about the role and want to find out more before applying? Option to apply on this day with our Talent team.  

We’re holding a Healthcare Assistant Recruitment Day on Tuesday 6 October at Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh. 

Drop in between 9am and 2pm and meet members of our team, learn more about our Intermediate Palliative Care Ward, find out what it’s like to work in palliative and end-of-life care, and hear more about the Healthcare Assistant opportunities available. 

Whether you already have experience in palliative care or you’re considering this area of care for the first time, we’d love to meet you. 

Why join our team? 

• Make a meaningful difference: Provide compassionate, person-centred care to people approaching the end of life and support their families at an incredibly important time. 

• Develop your experience: Work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team and build your knowledge and skills within palliative and end-of-life care. 

• Be part of an established service: Join a team that has been delivering Intermediate Palliative Care for the past 12 months and help us continue developing the care and support we provide. 

• Work in partnership: Be part of a service working closely with NHS Lothian, Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership and other care providers. 

• Help shape future care: The service forms part of a wider approach to supporting people to receive the right care, in the right place. 

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 

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

• A nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills 

• The ability to work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team 

Please see the full job description here

Whats in it for me: 
 

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £26,696 - £28,988 pro rata per annum + generous enhancements  

Contract:   Part-time hours on fixed term contract up to August 2027 

Based:   Marie Curie Hospice, 45 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 

• 15% staff discount in Marie Curie stores

Application Process  

• Closing Date: 30th September 2026 (advert may be reopened again but no guarantee) Interview Date: Tuesday 6th of October 2026 face to face at Edinburgh Hospice  

• 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.    

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.  

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.