About this role
Job summary
We have co-produced a bereavement pathway that follows families throughout the bereavement pathway whilst also supporting staff to give personalised and holistic bereavement care
Main duties of the job
The role of the band 6 Bereavement Midwife is to provide continuity of care to women and their families who experience pregnancy loss through to a subsequent pregnancy. They will be an advocate for women and their families in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the area, ensuring that Trust values and beliefs are upheld.
The Bereavement midwife has a fundamental role in the delivery of high standards of bereavement and midwifery care, ensuring an environment that is conducive to wellbeing.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Registered Midwife Qualified Mentor Sign off mentor Evidence of continuing professional development
Clinical Skills & Experience Essential
Experienced band 6 midwife Evidence of multidisciplinary/multi agency working
Desirable
Bereavement care experience Knowledge of perinatal mortality review, CDOP and MBBRACE. Attendance at specialist bereavement care study days. Knowledge of National bereavement care standards Knowledge of National bereavement care standards
Governance Essential
Treats colleagues with dignity and respect. Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour. Capacity to work with in a multidisciplinary team - Able to work flexibly Record keeping and documentation Capacity to work with in a multidisciplinary team - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity
Desirable
Experience of using MBRRACE and DATIX reporting systems
Personal & Professional Attributes Essential
Good analytical and clinical decision making skills Awareness of Clinical Effectiveness process Inspires others and leads by example Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability Clinically competent in midwifery. Proven workload management of self and of others Proven ability to problem solve. Proven ability to problem solve. Effective organisational skills
Desirable
Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address William Harvey Hospital/Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital
Kennington Road
Ashford/Margate
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)