Patient Service Clerkx Edinburgh Hospice

Company: Nhs Scotland
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Join our Scotland Administrative team at Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh

We have two exciting opportunities for two Patient Services Clerks to join our friendly and dedicated Scotland Administration Team at Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh.

Were recruiting for:

  • 1 x Permanent Full-Time position 37.5 hours per week 08.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

  • 1 x Permanent Part-Time position 21 hours per week 08.30am to 12.45pm Monday to Friday

This is a fantastic time to join our team and take on a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our clinical services. As our Patient Services Clerks, youll provide a comprehensive and professional clerical support service to our clinical teams across the Inpatient Unit, Outpatient and Day Therapy services, as well as other clinical areas. Youll be a key first point of contact, providing essential non-clinical support and coordination to help ensure our clinical services run smoothly and efficiently. From supporting our busy clinical teams to helping create a welcoming and professional experience for those accessing our services, your contribution will really matter.

Were looking for someone who is flexible, proactive, organised and approachable, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a busy healthcare environment. If youre passionate about providing an excellent administrative service and want a role where your work helps support patients, families and the teams caring for them, wed love to hear from you.

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 patients death are completed promptly, accurately, and with compassion, maintaining sensitivity throughout the process.
  • Maintaining accurate patient records using EMIS and scanning documentation

What were looking for:

  • 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
  • A flexible and enthusiastic team player who can work independently, takes initiative and is committed to their own learning and development.
  • 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

Whats in it for me?

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £26,696 to £28,988 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 and Part Time contracts available, Full time hours 37.5 hours 08.30am to 4.30am Monday to Friday and Part time hours 21 hours per week 08.30am to 12.45pm

Based: Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh Frogston Road West EH10 7DR

Benefits Youll 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
  • 15% staff discount in all Marie Curie Shops
  • Life assurance for all employees

Application Process

  • Close date for applications: Sunday 25th October 2026
  • Shortlisting: W/C 26th October 2026
  • Interview Dates: W/C 1st November 2026
  • 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.

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Posted: October 27th, 2026