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Job overview

Are you a compassionate and empathetic person? The role of the Maternity Bereavement Support Worker is to work in collaboration with the bereavement midwife and wider multidisciplinary team in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to family centred bereavement care.

This is a specialist role which will assist with the  delivery of all aspects of bereavement care for families who have experienced Late Miscarriage, Medical Termination of pregnancy, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death.

Under guidance, sensitive and compassionate care will be provided to families. This care will meet individual and personal needs, respecting dignity at all times.

Following the necessary training and support, the post holder will be expected to undertake a set of defined competencies, supporting the wider midwifery team to provide clinical care and support to bereaved families.

Applicants must have completed the care certificate and have all skills and competencies for a Band 2 Maternity Care Assistant and Band 3 Maternity Support worker.

If you hold this qualities and skills, we would welcome your application. 

Main duties of the job

Professional    

 Work as an effective team member – understand the importance of team working in the delivery of high quality bereavement care.

Demonstrate excellent skills in compassionate communication with women and   their families and the ability to communicate and liaise with the wider                   multidisciplinary team.

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of families.  Demonstrate an awareness of discriminatory attitudes and challenge this           behaviour to promote equality.

Must have completed the care certificate and have all skills and competencies for a Band 2 Maternity Care Assistant and Band 3 Maternity Support worker.

Clinical

Understands the importance of holistic, patient focussed care, involving the women in decisions about all aspects of theirs and their baby’s care and wellbeing.

Supports the management of women’s care. Performs clinical baseline observations, following a plan of care as necessary and promptly escalating any changes in the women’s condition to the coordinating midwife.

Have the knowledge of the Human Tissue Authority guidance surrounding tissue storage and handling and the policies in place in the maternity department.

Consistently display sensitivity and compassion when supporting families and delivering high quality bereavement care.                    

 

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.