Deputy Bereavement Midwife — Flexible Hours & Leadership

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Bereavement Midwife to provide leadership and clinical guidance in bereavement care within the maternity/services division. The role focuses on safeguarding evidence-based practice, supporting newly registered midwives, and driving improvements in patient care for bereaved families.

The post involves collaboration with the lead bereavement midwife, development of skills, and ensuring alignment with the NMC Code and Trust

Qualifications

• Registered midwife with NMC registration.
• SSSA trained/MSPP or equivalent meeting NMC Practice Assessor standards.
• Experience in cross professional working and liaison.
• Evidence of clinical leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise and support newly registered midwives.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead midwifery care for service users and families.
• Maintain and develop clinical skills and competencies.
• Support lead bereavement midwife and drive service improvements.
• Adhere to NMC Code and Trust policies and procedures.
• Foster effective teamwork within multidisciplinary groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Supervision

IT literacy

Collaborative working

Education

NMC Registered Midwife

SSSA/MSPP training

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Email systems

Job description

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Bereavement Midwife to provide leadership and clinical guidance in bereavement care within the maternity/services division. The role focuses on safeguarding evidence-based practice, supporting newly registered midwives, and driving improvements in patient care for bereaved families.

The post involves collaboration with the lead bereavement midwife, development of skills, and ensuring alignment with the NMC Code and Trust