Bereavement Officer • Derby University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nBereavement Officer with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby\n\n Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers We are looking to recruit two Bereavement Officers to join the Bereavement Team on a fixed term/secondment basis, this will be based at the Royal Derby Hospital but with regular cross-site working between there and Queens Hospital, Burton. This will be dependent on work load. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills which will have been obtained in your work in previous administrative roles. You will be providing a professional, sensitive and compassionate service, dealing with bereaved relatives and be exposed to distressing and emotive situations. The role will require working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff, the Registrar, chaplaincy service, Coroner's office as well as the Medical Examiner and funeral directors. Advanced IT and literacy skills and experience of using a range of IT applications will be required. The Bereavement Officer supports the Senior Bereavement Officer to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Bereavement office. This post will ensure that they are providing a professional, compassionate and high quality service for relatives of the deceased patients in accordance with national legislation and Trust policies. The Bereavement Officer will support the Senior Bereavement Officer to be responsible for undertaking administrative duties associated with the completion of medical (death certificates) in liaison with stakeholders. The Bereavement Officer will need to ensure that doctors complete the appropriate legal documentation promptly and accurately and provide advice, support and information to facilitate this. To ensure that newly bereaved families understand the procedures for the registration of a death and provide support in a sensitive and caring manner. To provide cover for the Senior Bereavement Officer during any period of absence. To establish and maintain partnership working with agencies, such as the Registrar Service, Coroner's office, funeral directors, as well as internal services including chaplaincy, mortuary staff, clinical and non-clinical staff. Closing date of applications: 27 October 2024 Interview date: 8 November 2024 If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions. "}