Bereavement Officer
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
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| Salary: | £34,186 to £37,389 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 26 Nov 2026 |
Summary
General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued. Our values at Kings: Caring we put patients and their families first and show compassion and respect in every interaction with them, as well as with one another. Collaborative across all of our hospitals and services, we work as one team with partners and our communities, to deliver the best possible outcomes. Inclusive we celebrate diversity, listening to different voices and creating a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Innovative we constantly seek new ideas and smarter ways of working to improve care, research and education. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed