Marie Curie Lothian Community Registered Nurses

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 

We are seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses to join our Community Enhanced Hospice Care at Home service in Edinburgh on 12-month fixed-term contract part time hours. This vital service supports patients with complex palliative and end-of-life care needs in their own homes, helping to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospice inpatient units or acute hospital settings. Working closely with a dedicated medic and the district nursing team, you will manage your caseload and provide holistic care. Responsibilities include symptom assessment, medication reviews, replenishing syringe drivers, and offering emotional and practical support to families.

 

What’s in it for me?

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5 (aligned with AFC) £33,247 pro rata - £41,424 pro rata

Contract:  12 months Fixed Term Contract - x 2 positions available 23 hours and 34.5 hours per week

Base: Community role but base will be Marie Curie Edinburgh 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 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:  

• Demonstrated understanding and experience in palliative and end of life care in the community is desirable but not essential.
• 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

Please see the full job description here

Application Process

• Close date for applications:  2nd October 2025
• Interview Dates: W/C 6th 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. 

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.





We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]