Bereavement Midwife
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 midwife to have the opportunity to work alongside and support our band 7 bereavement midwife.
You will be expected to work closely alongside the Band 7 Bereavement midwife in helping to provide care for our bereaved parents, and those experiencing pregnancy after loss.
The post holder will be expected to work 23 hours per week in this role. This role will involve working flexibly across our two sites.
The post holder will require a driving licence and have access to their own transport as providing community care to bereaved parents will be a key part of this role.
Main duties of the job- Work alongside the Band 7 bereavement midwife to support families that are bereaved or have experienced loss
- Work alongside other staff members to ensure that bereavement care is provided appropriately and with sensitivity
- Case loading women/birthing people who may need extra support following previous pregnancy loss and/or significant bereavement
- Conducting home visits for case loaded women/birthing people if required
- Participate in PMRT and case review panels Child Death Review panel
- Participate in liaising with the MDT regarding cases in the antenatal period
- Liaising with multiple external agencies following the death of a baby or mother
- Support women/birthing people who have had any bereavement during their pregnancy and postnatal period
- Work alongside the Band 7 bereavement midwife to help develop policies and guidelines that impact this area
- Provide support to staff caring for bereaved parents, including debriefing and signposting to necessary services
- Review and consult on all bereavement cases with the relevant staff when needed
- Provide practical bereavement support e.g. ordering supplies, maintaining stock levels etc Updating paperwork
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about this post and working for our organisation.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Current Midwifery registration with NMC
- Completed a preceptorship programme
- Evidence of professional development
- Additional bereavement training
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience across varying Maternity settings
- Experience or exposure to working with bereaved families
- Experience working alongside a risk management/clinical governance team
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent clinical midwifery skills and knowledge
- Experience of using digital maternity systems