Bereavement Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 27 May 2025
Job summary
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 will be the opportunity to participate in a 7 day service and the new 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 have expressed their end of life wishes and are eligible to donate.
The role will require 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.
Details
Date posted
13 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
390-CSS-BA-9605
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
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