Job summary We are looking for a dedicated and resiliant person with previous experience working within bereavement or a similar discipline, to lead the Broomfield site team. Are you used to working in a busy and challenging environment? Would you like the opportunity to work with all grades of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals and in accordance with national and hospital guidelines for the care of the bereaved? Then we'd like to hear from you today. If successful ,you will be responsible for the day to day running of the site service and team and will ensure processes are adhered to and to ensure the needs of our bereaved families are met in a timely manner. Main duties of the job Ability to lead and act as an exemplary professional role model. Manage the day-to-day running of the team, providing expert advice and knowledge to the team and the bereaved. Possess exemplary advanced communications skills. Offer flexibility in the role and participate in 7 days working. Workin collaboration with the organisations, medical examiners. Ensure bereaved relatives are dealt with in a sympathetic manner. Manage complaints and deal with distressing situations, within own limitations. Liaise with medical staff regarding the prompt completion of the MCCD. Liaise with ward staff to ensure a smooth bereavement pathway for families. Ensure notification of death letters are sent to the deceased's GP, Ensure wards and departments have adequate bereavement information and resources. Arrange mortuary viewings for families and provide support during visits. Support the bereavement nurses with lasting memories/keepsakes for bereaved families. Assist the bereavement nurses to deliver education and training. Apply good health and safety practices and conduct risk assessments and audits as requested. Ensure sickness reviews, mandatory training and appraisals of staff are completed. About us With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 390-CSS-BA-9523 Job locations Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities For full details of this vital role, please see attached job description. We look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of this vital role, please see attached job description. We look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential ECDL or equivalent experience Desirable Evidence of completion of leadership/management training Advanced Communications Skills training or relevant course Experience Essential Significant experience working in an NHS setting Significant experience in bereavement setting or similar setting. Person Specification Qualifications Essential ECDL or equivalent experience Desirable Evidence of completion of leadership/management training Advanced Communications Skills training or relevant course Experience Essential Significant experience working in an NHS setting Significant experience in bereavement setting or similar setting. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)