Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about delivering high quality bereavement and family support to patients and their loved ones? Do you have experience in working with bereaved people? We are looking for someone like you to join our amazing Bereavement and Family Support team, working collaborative to make a real difference to the experience of our patients through anticipatory grief support and those that are bereaved in the next steps following death and coping with their grief.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- We are looking for someone flexible who can adapt to the needs of the service- The successful applicant will need to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, challenge healthcare professionals and advocate for families where needed- We are ideally looking for someone with knowledge of death related topics e.g. post mortem consent/organ retention, death registration, funerals, who can support families with these challenging subjects- A successful applicant needs to be kind and compassionate and have the ability to maintain professional boundaries and nurture positive working relationships
Job description
Job responsibilities
- We are looking for someone flexible who can adapt to the needs of the service- The successful applicant will need to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, challenge healthcare professionals and advocate for families where needed- We are ideally looking for someone with knowledge of death related topics e.g. post mortem consent/organ retention, death registration, funerals, who can support families with these challenging subjects- A successful applicant needs to be kind and compassionate and have the ability to maintain professional boundaries and nurture positive working relationships
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Level 4 or above BACP counselling qualification
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience working with bereaved people
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, challenge healthcare professionals and advocate for families where needed
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Basic computer skills
- Effective time management
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Ability to escort and support relatives when viewing a body
Desirable
- Previous experience in the NHS
- Experience working with bereaved peopleKnowledge of death related topics e.g. post mortem consent/organ retention, death registration, funerals
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Level 4 or above BACP counselling qualification
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience working with bereaved people
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, challenge healthcare professionals and advocate for families where needed
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Basic computer skills
- Effective time management
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Ability to escort and support relatives when viewing a body
Desirable
- Previous experience in the NHS
- Experience working with bereaved peopleKnowledge of death related topics e.g. post mortem consent/organ retention, death registration, funerals
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
