Lead Midwife for Bereavement

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Bereavement Lead Midwife to join their maternity and neonatal leadership team in York. This role involves providing individualized care, supporting teams, and contributing to service design, with a strong emphasis on communication and leadership. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to education and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday, rising to 33 days

Generous relocation package

Paid and unpaid leave options

24/7 confidential advice and support

NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to guide, support, and lead with compassion.
• Strong commitment to education and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as an autonomous practitioner promoting best practices.
• Engage in governance, audits, and reporting.
• Empower staff in their professional development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Compassion

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional midwife to join us as our Bereavement Lead Midwife.

The Lead Midwife for Bereavement is part of the maternity and neonatal senior leadership team. They will lead on providing individualized care for families and support our teams to deliver high-quality care. The role is informed by the National Bereavement pathway, and the post holder will contribute to guidelines, pathways, care delivery, and service design.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, the ability to guide, support, and lead with compassion, and a strong commitment to education, collaboration, and continuous improvement through listening and engagement.

Interview process: In-person interviews only at our Trust sites. Remote interviews will not be available.

Note: Your NMC PIN will be verified before shortlisting. Inaccuracies will disqualify your application.

Main duties of the job

You will act as an autonomous practitioner, promoting best practices and high standards within maternity services. You will engage in governance, audits, and reporting to support service improvements. Leading by example, you will empower staff in their professional development. As an expert practitioner, you will liaise, guide, and advise the multidisciplinary team and stakeholders to ensure optimal care, with the families' experience at the core of your motivation and commitment.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, with generous retirement benefits, lump sums, and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday, rising to 33 days depending on NHS service
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard-to-fill positions requiring relocation. Please contact the recruiting department/manager to discuss.
• Paid and unpaid leave options for emergency and planned absences
• 24/7 confidential advice and support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on various services and products, including dining, travel, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance. Details available on the Trust's Staff Benefits pages.

Additional details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per year (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 419-7196494-BM-FH

Locations: York and Scarborough

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Note: Early application is advised as the advert may close early if many applications are received.

Working for the Trust

Our organization is guided by values co-developed with staff: kindness, openness, and pursuit of excellence.

We aim to develop a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and work with Staff Networks, including Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability, and Carers Networks, to increase diversity. Please contact [e-mail] for accessibility support.

We support flexible working arrangements from the start of employment where possible. Please discuss your needs with the recruiting manager.

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