Job Summary
Key working relationships
Senior nurses, ward sisters & charge nurses
Clinical site managers
Matrons
Medical Staff
Chaplaincy service
Mortuary service
Medical Examiner Officer
The Bereavement Officer will provide:
Support and guidance to relatives, carers, friends and hospital staff dealing with the death of in patients.
Ensure all the necessary paperwork is completed to the required standard so that the appropriate person can register the death at the local Town Hall.
Provide information to relatives, carers or friends to facilitate the organisation of funerals or cremations.
Ensure that those involved in the ‘out of hours’ releasing of bodies are fully prepared and able to do so.
Main duties of the job
Main responsibilities
Bereavement advice and leadership
Communication and collaboration
Support & cover for medical examiner officer, mortuary officer during absence and leave
Staff training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working unsupervised
- Providing a service to the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working with the bereaved
- Working in a hospital environment
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable mathematics and English skills, both verbally and written
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Be able to deliver information in a clear and precise way.
- Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the concept of consumer care
Desirable
- Understanding of the documentation and process following the death of a patient
Other
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Sensitive and compassionate nature
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).
Closing Date: 20 March 2026
