Job summary
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen within our Patient Experience Team. We are seeking experienced nurses to work within our Bereavement Support Service to develop a new Tissue Donation initiative, working in collaboration with NHS Blood and Transplant.
You will need to be motivated and enthusiastic to assist in the development and delivery of the new service, raising awareness of Tissue Donation locally.
We are looking for sensitive and caring individuals who can balance empathy with the need to make quick decisions and problem solve where needed. There will be comprehensive training and development opportunities in order to progress with the specific level of knowledge and awareness required for this role.
This role is primarily based in the University Hospital of Wales; there may be an occasional requirement to travel to other sites within the Health Board. Participation in rotational weekend and bank holiday cover is an essential aspect of the role, and you will be expected to be flexible to business needs.
Main duties of the job
You will join an established bereavement support service and be responsible for the development and maintenance of a robust, sustainable and high-quality referral system for potential tissue donors. This will require a close working relationship with the National Referral Centre; ensuring effective communication to ensure all aspects of the donation process are completed on a daily basis. In addition, you will take a central role in the coordination and delivery of teaching to Health Board staff.
Being a Bereavement and Tissue Donation Specialist Nurse offers an opportunity to make a difference and improve lives, as well as growing professionally and collaborating with a compassionate and dedicated team. The ability to speak with bereaved families in a sensitive and compassionate manner is essential. This role will require the nurse to undertake the tissue donation procedure within a mortuary setting.
You will work alongside a committed Bereavement Support Service who are responsible for providing support to those who have been cared for and/or live within our Health Board area. You will work collaboratively alongside bereavement colleagues to provide cover across the department as required during times of staff shortages, contributing to the work of the wider team, to ensure that an efficient and caring service is provided, which is sensitive to the needs of the bereaved.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration, with relevant post registration experience
- Evidence of appropriate level of education i.e. degree supplemented by diploma level training or equivalent specialist knowledge gained through formal training and work experience
- A commitment to life-long learning and seeking regular personal/professional development opportunities
- NHSBT Eye Retrieval competence
Desirable
- Bereavement counselling qualification
- Education or teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Human Tissue Act and Coroners & Justice Act
- Understanding of the roles of HM Coroner and the Medical Examiner
- Able to perform clinical duties commensurate to that of the role
- Experience of working within the NHS and caring for a dying patient and the bereaved
- Experience of working with people from differing cultural/religious backgrounds
Desirable
- Professional experience with grief and loss or work of a similar nature
- Experience of clinical teaching/education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration, with relevant post registration experience
- Evidence of appropriate level of education i.e. degree supplemented by diploma level training or equivalent specialist knowledge gained through formal training and work experience
- A commitment to life-long learning and seeking regular personal/professional development opportunities
- NHSBT Eye Retrieval competence
Desirable
- Bereavement counselling qualification
- Education or teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Human Tissue Act and Coroners & Justice Act
- Understanding of the roles of HM Coroner and the Medical Examiner
- Able to perform clinical duties commensurate to that of the role
- Experience of working within the NHS and caring for a dying patient and the bereaved
- Experience of working with people from differing cultural/religious backgrounds
Desirable
- Professional experience with grief and loss or work of a similar nature
- Experience of clinical teaching/education
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).
