Marie Curie Healthcare Assistant Lothian Overnight Service in Edinburgh

Marie Curie seeks dedicated Healthcare Assistants for our overnight service across the Lothians. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will provide holistic support to patients and their families in the home during overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Access visit schedules and patient information via the electronic tablet system.
• Contact patients and families prior to arrival to confirm the visit.
• Attend patients’ homes and communicate effectively with patients, relatives and the out‑of‑hours clinical service.
• Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care, including pain and symptom management, pressure area care, monitoring and fluid intake support.
• Accurately document all care and observations in the patient’s electronic records.
• Work independently on a one‑to‑one basis within the patient’s home, ensuring safety, dignity and professionalism.
• Provide overnight support to a single patient, offering companionship and monitoring for signs of deterioration.
• Escalate any concerns or changes in condition to the out‑of‑hours service promptly.
• Deliver sensitive and respectful care following a patient’s death, including personal care and body preparation.
• Notify the out‑of‑hours service in the event of a patient passing during the night and complete all required documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience delivering care in a health or social care setting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work toward this qualification.
• A nurturing and compassionate approach with excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Information

• Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,647 – £26,763 pro rata per annum + enhancements.
• Contract: Permanent part‑time positions up to 27 hours.
• Community based: Home‑based with travel up to 25 miles within the Lothians.
• Benefits: Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata). Competitive parental/sick leave policy. 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 cost. Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card. Entitled to Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme. Life assurance for all employees.

Application Process

• Close date for applications: 25th January 2026.
• Interview dates: TBC.
• As part of your online application, you will provide a CV 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.

Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding all our people and creating a safe, supportive and rewarding workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences and are a Stonewall champion. We are happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments.