Bereavement Officer

Job overview

The role is a primary function supporting the team for the optimal care of our patients. The delivery of high quality, effective and compassionate health care to the patients of the Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust is the most important objective for the organisation

Main duties of the job

The role of the Nursing Associate is to Assist and support the qualified health professionals in ensuring optimal care for the patients and the success of the trust. The delivery of high quality, effective and compassionate health care of patients of the Hampshire hospitals Foundation Trust is the most important objective for the organisation. 

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

NVQ level 3 or equivalent or above in health or health and social care or working towards an award. Foundation degree in health and social care ESOL Level 2 or equivalent (if English is not first language). Literacy level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A-C).

Desirable criteria

BSc in Health and social care

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

Previous experience in health/health and social care role Able to demonstrate current knowledge and identify current learning needs

Desirable criteria

Understanding NHS/Social care systems Previous NHS experience

Skills & Ability

Essential criteria

Good written and verbal communication within the English language Able to work within a team Able to meet the minimum skill set within the first 12 months of appointment with support and development where required (list of skills defined in generic competency framework). Effective patient/client care skills

Other Specific Requirements

Essential criteria

Should be willing to work flexible hours on occasion.

Desirable criteria

Full driving licence and access to own vehicles which can be insured for business use.

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