Senior Bereavement Clerk

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Parkgate; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 27.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Senior Bereavement Clerk to join the Bereavement Service. The role is part-time (15 hours per week) with fixed hours 8am-4pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

Occasional day changes may be required to meet service needs, and the post is aligned with our compassionate care ethos. The role supports bereaved families, coordinates death administration, and assists the Bereavement Service Manager while upholding the trust values and delivering

Competenze

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
• ECDL or equivalent.
• Bereavement Counsellor training.

Mansioni

• To assist in the co-ordination of the death administration process.
• To support the Bereavement Service Manager in her role and deputise for her when she is unavailable.
• To advise clinicians and other staff on their duties regarding the death administration process.

Conoscenze

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Formazione

GCSEs incl English/Maths

ECDL

Bereavement counsellor training

Descrizione del lavoro

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Bereavement Clerk

The closing date is 18 November 2026

We are please to offer a meaningful opportunity to join our dedicated and compassionate Bereavement Service at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. This role is ideal for someone who is hardworking, empathetic and committed to upholding the trust core values

As part of our close -knit team, you will play a vital role in supporting those who are grieving, delivering and outstanding service with sensitivity, respect and professionalism. We are looking for someone who will embrace the responsibilities of this essential service and help us continue to meet the needs of the bereaved with the highest standards of care and quality.

The position is part time at 15 hours a week. Working hours 8am-4pm Thursday and Friday. There will be an occasional requirement to change days to meet the needs of the service.

If you are someone who values compassion, team work, and make a difference during a difficult time during peoples lives we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key reasonability's

• Provide empathetic support to bereaved individuals and families
• assist in the delivery of high quality bereavement services
• collaborate with team members to ensure a seamless services experience
• Adapt to change service needs including occasional adjustments to working days
• Uphold the trust values in all interactions and service delivery
• Liaise with multi agency services to ensure a quality service

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job responsibilities

To assist in the co-ordination of the death administration process.To support the Bereavement Service Manager in her role and deputise for her when she is unavailable.To advise clinicians and other staff on their duties regarding the death administration process.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Minimum of 5 GCSE'S or equivalent including English and Mathematics
• ECDL or equivalent
• Bereavement Counsellor training

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.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearper annum pro rata