Compassionate Bereavement Services Coordinator

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; Woolwich; Presencial; GBP 23 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking a Bereavement Officer to join the Bereavement Service. The role involves supporting bereaved families, medical staff, and administrative staff within a hospital environment.

You will assist in the day-to-day running of the service, coordinate with Medical Examiner Officers (MEOs), and help ensure timely notification of deaths. A compassionate, organized approach is essential to deliver sensitive care.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in the day-to-day running of the office and provide guidance to those using the service.
• Liaise with medical staff regarding the completion of the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD), in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Maintain accurate and concise records of patient’s death and ensure that all relevant health care agencies receive accurate and prompt notification of the patient’s death.
• Ensure notification of death letters are sent to the deceased’s GP on the day the certificates are completed.
• Ensure that all wards and critical care areas have adequate information and resources for the newly bereaved.
• Assist in the facilitation of documentation for Public Health Funerals, with the local councils, where there is no next of kin.
• Under the direction of the bereavement lead, support service development projects and assist with providing education to Trust staff about the bereavement service, in accordance with established procedures.
• To work collaboratively with other Trust departments including Safeguarding, Infection control and the Mortality Review committee to ensure timely access to required information is provided.
• Maintain an awareness of the diverse needs of the deceased and the bereaved to ensure equality to any group defined by sex, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking a Bereavement Officer to join the Bereavement Service. The role involves supporting bereaved families, medical staff, and administrative staff within a hospital environment.

You will assist in the day-to-day running of the service, coordinate with Medical Examiner Officers (MEOs), and help ensure timely notification of deaths. A compassionate, organized approach is essential to deliver sensitive care.