Bereavement Midwife

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
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RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM, An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Bereavement Team at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. We have an opportunity for an experienced and motivated registered Midwife who is passionate about Bereavement care to join the team.
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating the Bereavement services offered to newly bereaved parents and to provide support to midwifery and medical staff when caring for women experiencing late miscarriage, Medical Termination of Pregnancy, stillbirth and Neonatal death, provide ongoing support whilst in hospital and once at home, To support the Specialist Bereavement Midwife with providing verbal and written information to bereaved families and to support women and their families who have experienced the death of their baby
- To provide support to midwifery and medical staff working within Women's and Children's services when caring for women experiencing a loss in pregnancy, stillbirth or early neonatal death
- To act as an educational resource for nursing, midwifery staff and maternity care assistants on physical, psychological and administrative aspects of bereavement care. In addition, this role is to provide support and training for staff in bereavement related issues., + To deliver a confidential support service to women and their partners following the loss of their baby
+ To coordinate the Bereavement service offered to newly bereaved parents, liaising with all members of the team to ensure that an efficient and high-quality service is provided.
+ To give emotional and psychological support to bereaved parents and the staff involved in their care. This support may be initiated during pregnancy, in labour or following the birth/death of the baby.
+ Ensure access to services is initiated for those women requesting support and maintained for an appropriate time period. This may entail Home Visiting for some clients who may be distressed at entering the Hospital premises.
+ To identify potential risks and assist in the completion of reports following clinical incidents.
+ To maintain correct records of all bereaved clients.
+ To ensure both the Notification to MBRRACE and surveillance information is completed
+ To ensure all reports and documents are filed notes in preparation for consultant postnatal appointment.
+ To contribute to multi-disciplinary panels from time to time to look at specific areas of Perinatal Mortality
+ To plan and evaluate Perinatal bereavement clinical care across the unit ensuring that safe and effective holistic evidence-based care is provided.
+ To identify and disseminate research findings related to Perinatal bereavement support and participate in research projects when required
+ To assist with the delivery of educational training programmes, meeting the needs of the multi-disciplinary clinical staff in relation to bereavement issues.
+ To participate in audit as required.
+ To work within the supportive team to maintain an effective working relationship with the Chaplains, the Bereavement Officer/Team, Mortuary Manager, Neonatal Pathologist, Histology, Hospital Funeral Directors and the Cemetery and Crematorium
+ To be available to give practical help and support where appropriate, either by telephone or in person to members of junior staff
+ To support the development of, maintain and regularly review fetal loss information packs for women and staff.
+ To participate in formulating local policies and guidelines.
+ To support the lead Midwife with delivery of staff training needs within the Service.
+ To act as an effective advocate for the bereaved woman and her partner by using effective communication to ensure that an individual's care is of the highest possible standard.
+ To ensure families know how to access further support such as baby loss support charities, counselling services and mental health support services.
+ Required to notify national agencies of stillbirths and neonatal deaths (i.e. MBRRACE, CDOP, HSIB)
+ In partnership with the governance team ensure that benchmarking is undertaken of the relevant guidance to ensure the delivery of services are in line with national standards"
Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.

• Please Note that this post may be identified as suitable and a preference given for Internal at Risk Employees

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements.
Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process.
Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form.
Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful.
We reserve the right to close this job early. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible.
If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied.
We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading.

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM