North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Bereavement Support Officer
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About the Role
A vacancy exists for a Bereavement Support Officer (BSO) to work within the Mortuary and Bereavement team at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Requirements
Previous experience in dealing with bereaved people or working in situations where there has been a high empathy factor is required.
Job Description
The post is 37.5 hours per week. At present these hours are worked in office hours Monday to Friday, although this may be subject to change as the service develops.
This post is pivotal in ensuring a professional, compassionate, and high-quality service for relatives of the deceased is delivered in accordance with national legislation and Trust policy.
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Bereavement Support Officers offer practical advice after death to relatives/friends of the deceased. They support bereaved relatives and guide them with the legal processes following a death, arrange hospital funerals as required, and support friends/relatives during viewing of the deceased.
As a direct point of contact for relatives, healthcare professionals, Coroners’ staff, Medical Examiner staff, and registration services, the post holder will be expected to have the ability to engage tactfully but clearly in a supportive and caring manner.
Although based at North Tees, the role may require working across both hospital sites to meet service demand.
The role is varied and can be emotionally challenging at times; however, full support is offered.
About the Organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees, and as such, you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
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At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Neil Wdowikowski
Job title: Mortuary and Bereavement Service Manager
Email address: neil.wdowikowski1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01642 624347
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