Overview
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join the MSE Bereavement team at Broomfield Hospital. You will work with all grades of staff to assist in the smooth running of the bereavement office in accordance with national and hospital guidelines for the care of the bereaved.
The organisation is currently working in collaboration with NHSBT to implement a Corneal Donation Service, working across 7 days. This will ensure that patient choices and decisions at the end of life are facilitated.
We will be looking for a person with previous experience working in bereavement or a similar discipline and who is receptive to weekend working. You must possess emotional resilience, be receptive to change, and have the drive and commitment to assist in the delivery of an excellent MSE bereavement service.
Qualifications
You would be expected to have previous experience of working with bereaved families and an understanding of the emotional impact loss can have on the family. If you possess resilience and an ability to work in a highly emotional and unpredictable environment where procedures and practices are non‑routine, and can demonstrate excellent communication skills, then we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the day‑to‑day running of the office and provide guidance to those using the service.
- Undertake all administrative duties associated with the service, under the direction of the Lead Bereavement Officer.
- Liaise with medical staff regarding the completion of cause of death certificates and cremation papers.
- Maintain an accurate and concise record of the deceased patient, using the team’s electronic database – Eden.
- Liaise with ward staff and teams in the event of any issues arising regarding patient property and medical case notes.
- 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.
- Liaise with mortuary staff to arrange viewings for deceased patients’ families (in extenuating circumstances).
- Assist in the facilitation of documentation for Public Health Funerals, with the local councils, where families are unable to pay for funerals or where there is no next of kin.
- Raise procurement orders for the team in relation to stationery and study days, etc.
- Participate in 7‑day working. xwzovoh
No VISA sponsorship available for this role.
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