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At Marie Curie, we believe that everyone will be affected by dying, death and bereavement, and deserves the best possible experience—one that reflects what matters most to them. As a Healthcare Assistant within our In-Patient Unit (IPU) in Glasgow, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will provide personal care, assist with meal delivery, and support patients with dignity and respect. You will also contribute to effective communication with families, including navigating sensitive and emotionally difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism.
Join us in helping Marie Curie lead the way in end-of-life care—making a meaningful difference when it matters most.
What we’re looking for:
- Demonstrated ability to deliver care in a health or social care environment
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification
- Knowledge of palliative and end of life care
- A nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills
- The ability to work part of an integral part of a multidisciplinary team
Please see the full job description here
Additional information
What’s in it for me?
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 £25,494 to £27,900 per annum
Contract: Permanent 37.5 per weekday and Night shifts
Base: Marie Curie Glasgow Hospice 133 Balornock Road, Glasgow, G21 3US
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
Application Process
- Close date for applications: 18th January 2026
- Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed
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.
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 recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
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