Bereavement Midwife

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 midwife to have the opportunity to work alongside and support our band 7 bereavement midwife.

You will be expected to work closely alongside the Band 7 Bereavement midwife in helping to provide care for our bereaved parents, and those experiencing pregnancy after loss.

The post holder will be expected to work23 hours per week in this role. This role will involve working flexibly across our two sites.

The post holder will require a driving licence and have access to their own transport as providing community care to bereaved parents will be a key part of this role.

Main duties of the job

Work alongside the Band 7 bereavement midwife to support families that are bereaved or have experienced loss

Work alongside other staff members to ensure that bereavement care is provided appropriately and with sensitivity

Case loading women/birthing people who may need extra support following previous pregnancy loss and/or significant bereavement

Conducting home visits for case loaded women/birthing people if required

Participate in PMRT and case review panels Child Death Review panel

Participate in liaising with the MDT regarding cases in the antenatal period

Liaising with multiple external agencies following the death of a baby or mother

Support women/birthing people who have had any bereavement during their pregnancy and postnatal period

Work alongside the Band 7 bereavement midwife to help develop policies and guidelines that impact this area

Provide support to staff caring for bereaved parents, including debriefing and signposting to necessary services

Review and consult on all bereavement cases with the relevant staff when needed

Provide practical bereavement support e.g. ordering supplies, maintaining stock levels etc Updating paperwork

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.