Job summary
The post holder will be a highly motivated, experienced and empathetic Nurse, Midwife or AHP. As the Early Pregnancy Loss Bereavement Nurse, you will play an integral part in the service delivery and development in the field of bereavement care across the Emergency Surgical Wards, Accident and Emergency Department, Day Surgery Unit and Early Pregnancy Unit. You will be responsible for ensuring that support is provided to bereaved women and their families following the planned or unplanned loss of their pregnancy at 16 weeks or less gestation.
Playing a key role in the facilitation and education of the wider multi-disciplinary teams, you will enable them to support patients experiencing early pregnancy loss, and their families, you will be pivotal in developing and delivering an education programme around early pregnancy loss and bereavement to a variety of health care professionals.
Main duties of the job
Maintain communication networks at all appropriate clinical and managerial levels, including liaising with the Band 7 Bereavement Support Midwife, Trust Bereavement Team and Maternity Bereavement Group
Ensure staff are competent in dealing with the legal documentation and supporting the parents with arrangements if asked
Support and follow up bereaved families in conjunction with the MDT
Promote development in clinical practice and delivery of bereavement care
Manage resources within agreed budget
Ensure a learning environment for students and support on-going development of registered staff
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description, Any questions regarding the job description please speak to the Gynaecology Matron.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description, Any questions regarding the job description please speak to the Gynaecology Matron.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Dual Registration (Nurse / Midwife)
- Mentorship course - MSPP/ FWL/ PASS
- Allied Health Professional
- Teaching Qualification (ENB 998 / MSPP / Practice Assessor / Practice Supervisor)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to document clearly and legibly in English
- Knowledge of evidence informed and research-based practice
- Knowledge of professional code of conduct and guidelines
- Awareness and knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection issues
- Flexible approach to working hours and practices
- Sage and Tyme - difficult conversation
- Evidence of teaching
- Gynaecology experience
Desirable
- Duel Registered
- Counselling Skill
- Service improvement project
- Early pregnancy loss experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5 / 6 Nurse or Midwife
- Experience of early pregnancy / pregnancy loss / bereavement
- Ability to support and mentor members of MDT
- Ability to work as part of a team with excellent and empathetic communication skills
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Dual Registration (Nurse / Midwife)
- Mentorship course - MSPP/ FWL/ PASS
- Allied Health Professional
- Teaching Qualification (ENB 998 / MSPP / Practice Assessor / Practice Supervisor)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to document clearly and legibly in English
- Knowledge of evidence informed and research-based practice
- Knowledge of professional code of conduct and guidelines
- Awareness and knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection issues
- Flexible approach to working hours and practices
- Sage and Tyme - difficult conversation
- Evidence of teaching
- Gynaecology experience
Desirable
- Duel Registered
- Counselling Skill
- Service improvement project
- Early pregnancy loss experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5 / 6 Nurse or Midwife
- Experience of early pregnancy / pregnancy loss / bereavement
- Ability to support and mentor members of MDT
- Ability to work as part of a team with excellent and empathetic communication skills
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).
