Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
End of Life & Bereavement Nurse
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An Exciting Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, motivated, and experienced individual to join our dedicated SWAN Bereavement Team across the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.
Role Overview
Working in alignment with the SWAN model of care, you will provide discreet and empathetic support to individuals and families during the immediate stages of grief, regardless of age, cause, or place of death. This role involves:
- Educating, supporting, and empowering healthcare professionals to deliver practical and emotional care, including memory-making, guidance, and information before and after the death of a loved one.
- Offering a compassionate presence and support to bereaved families, including those navigating the coronial process and attending inquests.
- Supporting tissue donation processes and contributing to the I-Orbit Project in collaboration with NHS Blood and Transplant, including screening and initial family approaches for potential corneal and tissue donation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive training in tissue donation processes from both NHS Blood and Transplant and the Bereavement Team.
- Support tissue donation processes, including screening and making initial approaches to families regarding potential corneal and tissue donation, as well as providing related education and support to wards and departments.
- Refer or signpost families and carers to appropriate services when this level of intervention is identified.
- Support families through the coronial process, including those required to attend an inquest.
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Qualifications and Skills
- Registered nurse with experience in palliative, end-of-life, or bereavement care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to support families sensitively and professionally.
- Commitment to compassionate care and continuous learning.
About the Trust
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
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We are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire – to join our team.
Benefits
- A job role with purpose and flexibility.
- Access to a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
Contact Information
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, contact:
Name: Melanie McDougall
Job Title: Bereavement and Donor Lead Nurse
Email Address: Melanie.McDougall2@nca.nhs.uk
Telephone Number: 0161 205 5175
Assistant Director of Nursing, Palliative, End of Life Care, Bereavement and Chaplaincy:
Name: Angela Hulse
Email Address: angela.hulse@nca.nha.uk
Telephone Number: 0161 778 5743
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