229755 Ward Clerk

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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

Job Description

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

Please see the full job description here

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, it will be pro-rated based on the hours advertised for the role.

Contract: Permanant Part Time 28 hours per week Monday to Friday pm

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 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: 17th October 2025
• Interview Dates: W/C 27th 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