Registered Nurse Rapid Response - Lothian

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 5 £30,229 - £37,664 pro rata per annum + enhancements.

Hours/Contract: Part Time - 30 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Marie Curie Edinburgh and Lothian

Closing date: 11th February2024

Interview date: TBC

The Marie Curie Rapid Response Service delivers rapid and flexible out of hours nursing care and support for patients with a life limiting illness and their carers within the community, primarily for our Virtual Ward service and within care homes in Lothian. We aim to prevent inappropriate admission to hospital and the choice for the patient of preferred place of care.

Marie Curie Benefits Package

• Season ticket loan -for travelling to and from work.
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Help with childcare cost (TC apply)
• Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
• Life assurance - for all employees

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working
• Generous Enhancements:

30% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays and night duty
60% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Bank Holidays

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To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working in a palliative/end of life care setting
• Ability to support junior colleagues learning within the workplace.
• Experience of working in a community setting is desirable.
• Level 1 Registration and able to demonstrate continued professional development.
• Person centred with the ability to contribute to shared decision making within the team.
• Licence allowing you to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle that can be insured for business use is essential.

As a Registered nurse you will provide support and assessment to patients with complex palliative care needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team but should also be able to work off your own initiative. You will be required to communicate with patients, and the people important to them, on the plans of care and provide daily updates on any changes and plan of care for that day.

For more information or an informal chat please contact Apply

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 believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via Apply

This role will be subject to receiving a PVG criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.