East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
We have co-produced a bereavement pathway that follows families throughout the bereavement journey while also supporting staff to give personalised and holistic bereavement care.
Main Duties of the Job
The role of the Band 6 Bereavement Midwife is to provide continuity of care to women and their families who experience pregnancy loss through to a subsequent pregnancy. They will be an advocate for women and their families in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the area, ensuring that Trust values and beliefs are upheld. The Bereavement Midwife has a fundamental role in the delivery of high standards of bereavement and midwifery care, ensuring an environment that is conducive to wellbeing.
Job Responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for a more detailed explanation of the role.
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
1. Qualified Mentor and Sign Off Mentor
2. Attendance at Specialist Bereavement Care Study Days
3. Band 6 with a minimum of 2 years experience
4. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
5. Bereavement Care experience
6. Knowledge of National Bereavement Care Standards
7. Knowledge of perinatal mortality review, CDOP and MBBRACE
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.
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