Bereavement Midwife

Kings College Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a compassionate Band 6 Midwife to provide sensitive bereavement care. This role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based support to families experiencing loss, working collaboratively with a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the emotional challenges faced by families during difficult times. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of others while being part of a supportive and professional environment. If you are passionate about midwifery and committed to providing exceptional care, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Registered midwife with NMC registration required.
• Experience in bereavement care and social support is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, evidence-based bereavement care.
• Assist in the maternity department's bereavement services.
• Support and advise bereaved families and relatives.

Skills

Bereavement care

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Registered midwife with active NMC registration

Job description

Main area: Midwifery

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week to be agreed upon employment)

Job ref: 213-CAY-6881457

Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: King's College Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 pro rata per annum, including HCA

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London.

Job overview

Are you passionate about providing compassionate and sensitive care during one of the most difficult times in a family's life?

King’s College Hospital is seeking an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Midwife to join our supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a midwife with a deep understanding of the emotional and physical aspects of bereavement care, committed to delivering high-quality care for families who experience the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy or soon after birth.

Main duties of the job

In this role the post holder will:

• Assist in the day to day running of the maternity/gynaecology department bereavement services.
• Deliver high quality, evidence-based and family centred bereavement care.
• Work effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
• Have clear and effective communication skills.
• Act as a professional role model.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.
• Assist the midwifery/nursing team in providing an identifiable, accessible, confidential and professional bereavement service.
• Act as a coordinating contact point enabling women to easily access bereavement follow on care and support.
• Engage with women to support them through their difficult experiences.
• Meet with bereaved relatives/carers and provide advice and support as required.
• Advise relatives of help available to them from organizations like SANDS and counselling services.
• Ensure correct completion of paperwork by staff within the bereavement pathway.
• Provide support and debriefing to staff and women affected by bereavement.
• Involve and support patients, relatives, carers, and friends in the care process.
• Promote well-being and involve patients and relatives in health education.
• Maintain clinical policies and protocols relevant to the area, ensuring evidence-based practice.
• Act independently while being managed rather than supervised.
• Ensure good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.
• Adhere to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.
• Ensure clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.
• Maintain contemporaneous record keeping.
• Seek advice from more senior/experienced members of staff where appropriate.
• Work in accordance with the Trust Policies and Procedures.

Person specification

• Registered midwife with active NMC registration

Essential and desirable

• Experience of dealing with bereavement / social support.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate in difficult situations.
• Ability to adapt to meet changing needs and work under pressure.
• Interest in developing knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice.
• Able to manage patients' emotional needs and demonstrate empathy and caring.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.
• Proven record in teaching/mentoring/supervising others.

IMPORTANT

• Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you.
• If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications.
• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert.
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible.
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. We encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimizing their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste, and pollution wherever possible.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Sarah Phillips

Job title: Specialist midwife for Pregnancy Loss - DH

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 07891468665

Additional information: Sara Hunt, Specialist midwife for Pregnancy Loss - PRUH, [e-mail], 07891468665