End of Life and Bereavement Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, motivated, and experienced individual to join our dedicated SWAN Bereavement Team within the Northern Care Alliance.

Working in alignment with the Swan model of care, you will provide discreet, empathetic support to individuals and families during the immediate stages of grief--regardless of age, cause, or place of death. This role involves education, support and empowering healthcare professionals in delivering practical and emotional care, including memory-making, guidance, and information before and after the death of a loved one

Our team offers compassionate presence and support to bereaved families, including those navigating the coronial process and attending inquests

The service also supports tissue donation processes and contribute to the I-Orbit Project in collaboration with NHS Blood and Transplant, including screening and initial family approaches for potential corneal and tissue donation. You will receive training in the tissue donation processes from NHS Blood and Transplant and the Bereavement Team.

This is not a counselling role, but one that offers a vital space for listening, understanding, and supporting people through the early stages of grief.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for a compassionate, motivated, and experienced individual who can work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies and in emotionally complex situations.

You will be a registered nurse with experience in palliative, end-of-life, or bereavement care and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support families sensitively and professionally. With a commitment to compassionate care and continuous learning.

You will support the tissue donation processes including screening and initial family approaches for potential corneal and tissue donation and any related education to wards and departments.

The Bereavement Service is not a counselling service but can refer on or signpost families and carers if this level of intervention is identified. This can involve supporting those families going through the coronial process including those who need to attend an inquest.

If you think this sounds right for you, we'd love to receive your application. If you'd like to arrange a visit or discuss the role, please contact Melanie McDougall, Lead Nurse on 0161 206 5175.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)