Job summary
Permanent | Part Time | 30 hours per week
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Bereavement Nurse Specialist. This pivotal role provides leadership and expert knowledge across the Trust, ensuring families and colleagues receive high-quality, empathetic support during times of loss.
You will play a vital role in shaping and delivering our bereavement service, working collaboratively with key stakeholders to provide emotional support, practical guidance, and clinical expertise following the death of a child.
About You
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Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
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Strong clinical expertise and leadership skills.
- Education to Masters level or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through a combination of in-depth experience, postgraduate or post-registration study and/or specialist courses.
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Exceptional empathy, listening, and communication skills.
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Experience in supporting families through bereavement or complex emotional situations.
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A passion for developing and delivering an exceptional bereavement service.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Deputy Chief Nurse, some of your responsibilities will include:
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Providespecialist bereavement support to families and colleagues, offering empathy, advice, and practical assistance.
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Lead the development and evaluation of evidence-based standards, guidelines, and policies in line with the Trust's Quality Promise.
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Deliver effective clinical leadership to promote compassionate, high-quality care.
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Participate in the Joint Agency Response (JAR) on-call rota for unexpected child deaths.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, sensitive care pathways.
- Ensure every bereaved family receives ongoing bereavement support, including opportunities for memory-making and signposting to additional services and resources.
- To line manage the Bereavement Coordinator including responsibility for wellbeing, appraisal, mandatory training, performance and attendance at work.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2233 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.#LI-Onsite
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2233 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN) with current NMC registration
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through a combination of in-depth experience, post- graduate or post registration study and/or courses
- Counselling course
Desirable
- Recognised leadership/mentoring/coaching course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders; both internally and externally
- Experience of providing emotional support and counselling to colleagues and families
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of different cultural customs around death
- The ability to demonstrate empathy, active listening and provision of advice
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating professionalism, respect and cooperation
- Ability to provide pastoral support, adapting as necessary
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
- The ability to communicate with a range of different people within the organisation and present information in a way that is easy to understand to effectively engage with people
- Able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment
- IT literate including sound knowledge of MS Office software such as; Excel, PowerPoint etc
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to work with a desire to make positive changes to practice
- Passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can fully participate and thrive
- Ability to work effectively within a team, developing positive relationships with others and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals and objectives
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN) with current NMC registration
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through a combination of in-depth experience, post- graduate or post registration study and/or courses
- Counselling course
Desirable
- Recognised leadership/mentoring/coaching course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders; both internally and externally
- Experience of providing emotional support and counselling to colleagues and families
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of different cultural customs around death
- The ability to demonstrate empathy, active listening and provision of advice
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating professionalism, respect and cooperation
- Ability to provide pastoral support, adapting as necessary
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
- The ability to communicate with a range of different people within the organisation and present information in a way that is easy to understand to effectively engage with people
- Able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment
- IT literate including sound knowledge of MS Office software such as; Excel, PowerPoint etc
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to work with a desire to make positive changes to practice
- Passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can fully participate and thrive
- Ability to work effectively within a team, developing positive relationships with others and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals and objectives
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
