Bereavement Midwife
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,959 to £48,117 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Worthing/Chichester, BN11 2DH |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Sept 2026 |
Summary
To provide bereavement support for women/birthing people and families suffering pregnancy loss, stillbirth and early infant loss. Play a lead role in the achievement and maintenance of high standards of service, using the tools of clinical audit, environment audit, and consumer satisfaction surveys to their full effect. Delegate where appropriate. Be accountable for own professional practice. To provide clinical support for staff who are providing bereavement support for a woman/birthing person and their family. Have human relation skills which enable them to understand, influence and communicate with colleagues, women, pregnant people and their families. Co-ordinate and manage the processes following a pregnancy loss / maternal or neonatal death To appropriately refer women or person for formal bereavement counselling at the request of the family or where identified by healthcare professionals. To liaise with all other agencies and departments involved in providing bereavement support i.e. coroner, chaplain, mortuary, cemetery, support groups, pathology departments, funeral service etc. To provide training for midwives on bereavement on a regular basis in accordance with the rolling education programme. This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship. If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.