Job summary
If you would you like to be part of a team that really makes a difference, then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
We have an exciting vacancy for a Registered Nurse to join our small MSE bereavement nursing team. You will be one of 3 specialist nurses, working across site, providing leadership and expert knowledge to assist in the development of the newly configured MSE Bereavement services.
Within this role, is the opportunity to participate in a 7 day service and the new nurse led Corneal Donation service staring in March 2025. Working in collaboration with NHSBT, the Bereavement Nurse Specialists, will be trained to undertake the enucleation process and fulfill end of life wishes for patients who are eligible to donate.
The role will require comprehensive bereavement experience and a deep understanding of end of life services within the organization and with our colleagues external to the organization.
If you are passionate about developing an exceptional bereavement service for our families, then this could be the opportunity that you are looking for.
Main duties of the job
You will assist in the development of a nurse led Bereavement support service, supporting patients, relatives and staff within the adult setting across the MSE.
The service will ensure that people affected by death are communicated with in a sensitive manner and are offered immediate and on-going bereavement, emotional and spiritual support appropriate to their individual needs and preferences.
The role also requires someone who is confident with teaching and able to deliver a range of teaching sessions, to all grades of staff within the organization.
The nurse will lead and facilitate debrief sessions for wards and departments and will require the emotional resilience and skill set to deal with highly emotive situations.
About us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
The service will adopt the framework and model of bereavement support as identified by NICE:
Grief is normal after bereavement and most people manage without professional interventionSome people may require a more formal opportunity to review and reflect on their loss experience, but this does not necessarily have to involve professionalsA minority of people will require specialist intervention
The overall aim of the post holder is to implement an evidence based, structured approach to bereavement support for inpatient deaths across the MSE.
In addition to the above, is an exciting opportunity to assist in the delivery and implementation of the new nurse led Eye Retrieval Service, commencing March 2025; working in collaboration with NHSBT and to ensure end of life wishes for our patients are acknowledged, prioritised, and facilitated.
We look forward to your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
The service will adopt the framework and model of bereavement support as identified by NICE:
Grief is normal after bereavement and most people manage without professional interventionSome people may require a more formal opportunity to review and reflect on their loss experience, but this does not necessarily have to involve professionalsA minority of people will require specialist intervention
The overall aim of the post holder is to implement an evidence based, structured approach to bereavement support for inpatient deaths across the MSE.
In addition to the above, is an exciting opportunity to assist in the delivery and implementation of the new nurse led Eye Retrieval Service, commencing March 2025; working in collaboration with NHSBT and to ensure end of life wishes for our patients are acknowledged, prioritised, and facilitated.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
NMC Registration Part 1
Essential
- BSc/MSC general nursing
- Evidence of advanced study at degree level or master's level or equivalent experience. If not agreement to undertake degree pathway within the set time frame.
- Significant post registration experience with demonstrable experience in a specialist/end of life setting at band 6 or above.
- Evidence of change management and leadership
Desirable
- MSC in specialist nursing/general nursing
- Bereavement Counselling Course
- Sound knowledge of all IT systems (Medway, ACP, EPR, Lorenzo)
Advanced Communications Skills Training
Essential
- Advanced Communications Skills training or counselling course
Desirable
- Willingness to attend Advanced Communication Skills training
Person Specification
NMC Registration Part 1
Essential
- BSc/MSC general nursing
- Evidence of advanced study at degree level or master's level or equivalent experience. If not agreement to undertake degree pathway within the set time frame.
- Significant post registration experience with demonstrable experience in a specialist/end of life setting at band 6 or above.
- Evidence of change management and leadership
Desirable
- MSC in specialist nursing/general nursing
- Bereavement Counselling Course
- Sound knowledge of all IT systems (Medway, ACP, EPR, Lorenzo)
Advanced Communications Skills Training
Essential
- Advanced Communications Skills training or counselling course
Desirable
- Willingness to attend Advanced Communication Skills training
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).
