We are looking to recruit a part time Maternity Bereavement Support Worker to join the Bereavement Team on a fixed term/secondment basis, this will be based at either Worthing or ST Richards Hospitals but with regular cross-site working between the two sites. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills which will have been obtained in your work in previous roles. You will be providing a professional, sensitive and compassionate service, dealing with bereaved relatives and be exposed to distressing and emotive situations. The role will require working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff, the Registrar, chaplaincy service, Coroner's office as well as the Medical Examiner and funeral directors. Advanced IT and literacy skills and experience of using a range of IT applications will be required. To work alongside the Bereavement Midwives to support parents on diagnosis of a baby’s death, provide ongoing support whilst in hospital and once at home. Assist the Bereavement Midwives and colleagues in delivering a caring and effective, patient focussed service in keeping with the aims, objectives and standards of the Trust. Under guidance, ensure that sensitive and appropriate care is provided to meet individuals’ needs, respecting personal dignity and beliefs. Ensuring Information is handled and exchanged with care, accuracy and sensitivity, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. Under the guidance, and with the support, of the Bereavement Midwives, to assist with the coordination and delivery of all aspects of Bereavement Service for families who have experienced late miscarriage, Medical Termination of Pregnancy, stillbirth and Neonatal death. Undertake Maternity Support Worker role as required to support service needs, including assisting with the maintenance of a safe care environment including preparing and clearing rooms and equipment with particular reference to infection control and safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff. Completing clinical observations where appropriate At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Naomh Stanford Job title: Bereavement Midwife Email address: naomh.stanfordnhs.net Telephone number: 01243 788122 Please email for further information