Job Title: Bereavement Officer
Location: Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton, BL4 0JR
Hours: 30 hours per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm - manager will accept less hours and can be negotiable for someone with the right experience
Trust Location: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Role type: Temporary for 3 months with possibility of extension
What you'll be responsible for:
The Post holder will be the key contact for bereaved family relatives to supportthem through the process of arranging and registering when someone dies in the
hospital and will assist with the preparation and documentation of death
certificates, working with medical staff and medical examiners this will also
include supporting referrals to coroners and supporting funeral planning.
Supporting the Bereavement officer in arranging funerals foradults and still births when necessary liaising with bereaved families and support the efficient channelling of communication with medical examiner office, bereaved families, discussions with the Registers, coroners department staff, other organizations members of the public and other disciplines within the Trust.
Complete claims forms for patients and families and assist with Department ofWork and Pensions enquires regarding admission and discharge dates either by
telephone or letter
To deal in a professional, helpful and sensitive manner with families, staff andother agencies by telephone or face to face, taki...