An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, motivated, and experienced individual to join our dedicated SWAN Bereavement Team across the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.
Working in alignment with the SWAN model of care, you will provide discreet and empathetic support to individuals and families during the immediate stages of grief, regardless of age, cause, or place of death. This role involves educating, supporting, and empowering healthcare professionals to deliver practical and emotional care, including memory-making, guidance, and information before and after the death of a loved one.
Our team offers a compassionate presence and support to bereaved families, including those navigating the coronial process and attending inquests.
The service also supports tissue donation processes and contributes to the I-Orbit Project in collaboration with NHS Blood and Transplant, including screening and initial family approaches for potential corneal and tissue donation. You will receive comprehensive training in tissue donation processes from both NHS Blood and Transplant and the Bereavement Team.
This is not a counselling role, but one that provides a vital space for listening, understanding, and supporting people through the early stages of grief.
We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated, and experienced individual who can work collaboratively with a range of professionals and agencies in emotionally complex situations.
You will be a registered nurse with experience in palliative, end-of-life, or bereavement care, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support families sensitively and professionally. You will demonstrate a commitment to compassionate care and continuous learning.
You will support tissue donation processes, including screening and making initial approaches to families regarding potential corneal and tissue donation, as well as providing related education and support to wards and departments.
The Bereavement Service is not a counselling service; however, it can refer or signpost families and carers to appropriate services when this level of intervention is identified. The role may also involve supporting families through the coronial process, including those required to attend an inquest.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to receive your application. Should you wish to arrange an informal visit or discuss the role further, please contact Melanie McDougall, Lead Nurse, on 0161 206 5175.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
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To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
