Maternity Bereavement Support Worker | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	14 Ionawr 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£33,094 - £36,195 pro rata p.a. inc.
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	13 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	London, E9 6SR
Cwmni:	Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7712767/293-SWNS-0537

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A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Community Midwifery Team as aBereavement Maternity support worker.

The Primary role of the bereavement Maternity Support Worker is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the bereavement midwifery team and the wider multidisciplinary team to assist in providing the highest standards of maternity/early pregnancy bereavement care in accordance with agreed bereavement standards, guidelines and pathways.

This is a specialist role to work alongside the bereavement team to support the bereaved parents whilst in hospital and once at home.

• To assist the Bereavement Midwife and colleagues in delivering a caring and effective patient focussed service in keeping with the values and standards of the Trust.

• Under guidance, ensure that sensitive and appropriate care is provided to meet individuals’ needs, respecting personal dignity and beliefs.

• Ensuring Information is handled and exchanged with care, accuracy and sensitivity, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

• Under the guidance, and with the support of the Bereavement Midwife, to assist with the coordination and delivery of all aspects of Bereavement Service for families who have experienced Late Miscarriage, Medical Termination of Pregnancy, Stillbirth and Neonatal death.

• The post holder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies. Support will be provided to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression where appropriate.

• To have an understanding and awareness of different cultures and religions in respect of bereavement care.

• Following the necessary training, the post holder will support the wider Midwifery team to provide clinical care to bereaved families. Helping to maintain the well-being of the bereaved parents and assisting with the maintenance of a safe care environment. Including preparing and clearing rooms and equipment with particular reference to infection control and safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff.



The post-holder will be expected to support weekend working.



Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Please be aware when opening the JD and PS attachment, both Job Descriptions are contained in the document.


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