Job summary Come and join us and make a difference We have an exciting opportunity foran experienced, enthusiastic Midwife to join our Bereavement service here at the Royal Oldham Hospital. The successful applicant will provide enhanced models of care to birthing people and their families who experience pregnancy loss through into a subsequent pregnancy, and in doing so will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality maternity service. The role will be largely based in the clinical areas supporting and enhancing practice You will receive a warm welcome from a high functioning, cohesive and enthusiastic Maternity service. Main duties of the job The Bereavement midwife will assist with compassionate care of women, birthing individuals, and their families from first point of contact until discharge from maternity services. Deliver high quality, evidence based and family centred bereavement care within the ante natal, intrapartum and postnatal period. To act as a coordinating contact point enabling women, birthing individuals and families easy access bereavement follow on care and support. To analyse and rigorously review all aspects of the women's care plan interpreting information and using knowledge and judgement to recommend new course of action where necessary. To refer people to other practitioners when needs and risks are beyond one's own scope of practice or require longer term support. To liaise with the multidisciplinary team, coordinating and participating in case discussions as required. To support patients/carers encouraging them to promote their own health and wellbeing and to express their interests and concerns. To provide support and care for the woman and her family respecting their need for privacy and dignity. To maintain accurate and legible patient notes (written and electronic) in accordance with Trust and national professional policies and guidelines. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 236-OCO-NM021-25 Job locations Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Degree or Diploma in Midwifery Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Desirable Counselling Qualification Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes Knowledge Essential Experience of providing full sphere of maternity care Team working IT Skills Communication skills Desirable Experience of bereavement care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Degree or Diploma in Midwifery Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Desirable Counselling Qualification Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes Knowledge Essential Experience of providing full sphere of maternity care Team working IT Skills Communication skills Desirable Experience of bereavement care Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)