Job Description

Are you a compassionate and organised individual looking to make a meaningful difference? We're seeking a Bereavement Services Officer to provide a sensitive, professional, and proactive service to relatives at one of life's most difficult moments.



In this vital role, you'll work closely with medical, nursing, and chaplaincy teams to support families and ensure the smooth, respectful operation of the Bereavement Office. You'll help uphold hospital and national standards for the care of the bereaved and manage the certification process for deceased patients.



If you're empathetic, reliable, and able to work with discretion in emotionally sensitive situations, we want to hear from you.



This position is a 12 month fixed term contract



If you are a current employee and would like to apply on a secondment basis you must seek approval from your line manager



To provide expertise, knowledge, and support for the care of deceased patients and their relatives.



Manage the day-to-day running of the office and provide managerial guidance to those using the service.



Liaise with ward staff and teams in the event of any issues arising regarding patient property.



Inform relatives of the process for the registration of their relative's death. Issue documentation, personal effects, and information to relatives.



Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at 18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages

A full description of the role is available in the attachment:

job description.



Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.



Working for the Trust



Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.



Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr. recruitment@nhs.net .



As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.



Armed Forces Friendly Employer



We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.