Bereavement Nurse Specialist

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Bereavement Nurse Specialist in Sheffield. The part-time role (30 hours/week) involves delivering quality support to families during times of loss. Suitable candidates will have current NMC registration, strong leadership skills, and experience in bereavement support. The position offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 yearly, pro rata, with opportunities to shape bereavement services and work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing programmes

Pension schemes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Strong clinical expertise and leadership skills.
• Experience in supporting families through bereavement.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist bereavement support to families and colleagues.
• Lead development of evidence-based standards and guidelines.
• Participate in Joint Agency Response on-call rota.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

IT literacy

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Masters level education or equivalent

Counselling course

Leadership/mentoring/coaching course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bereavement Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 21 December 2025

Permanent | Part Time | 30 hours per week

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Bereavement Nurse Specialist. This pivotal role provides leadership and expert knowledge across the Trust, ensuring families and colleagues receive high-quality, empathetic support during times of loss.

You will play a vital role in shaping and delivering our bereavement service, working collaboratively with key stakeholders to provide emotional support, practical guidance, and clinical expertise following the death of a child.

About You

Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.

Strong clinical expertise and leadership skills.

• Education to Masters level or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through a combination of in-depth experience, postgraduate or post-registration study and/or specialist courses.

Exceptional empathy, listening, and communication skills.

Experience in supporting families through bereavement or complex emotional situations.

A passion for developing and delivering an exceptional bereavement service.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Deputy Chief Nurse, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Provides specialist bereavement support to families and colleagues, offering empathy, advice, and practical assistance.
• Lead the development and evaluation of evidence‑based standards, guidelines, and policies in line with the Trust's Quality Promise.
• Deliver effective clinical leadership to promote compassionate, high-quality care.
• Participate in the Joint Agency Response (JAR) on-call rota for unexpected child deaths.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, sensitive care pathways.
• Ensure every bereaved family receives ongoing bereavement support, including opportunities for memory‑making and signposting to additional services and resources.
• To line manage the Bereavement Coordinator including responsibility for wellbeing, appraisal, mandatory training, performance and attendance at work.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

This role has been assigned the occupation code 2233 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• RN Child (RSCN) with current NMC registration
• Educated to Masters level or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through a combination of in-depth experience, postgraduate or post registration study and/or courses
• Counselling course
• Recognised leadership/mentoring/coaching course

Experience

• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders; both internally and externally
• Experience of providing emotional support and counselling to colleagues and families

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of different cultural customs around death
• The ability to demonstrate empathy, active listening and provision of advice
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating professionalism, respect and cooperation
• Ability to provide pastoral support, adapting as necessary
• Self‑motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
• The ability to communicate with a range of different people within the organisation and present information in a way that is easy to understand to effectively engage with people
• Able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment
• IT literate including sound knowledge of MS Office software such as; Excel, PowerPoint etc

Personal Attributes

• Flexible approach to work with a desire to make positive changes to practice
• Passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can fully participate and thrive
• Ability to work effectively within a team, developing positive relationships with others and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals and objectives

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.

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7653667

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust