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We have a new temporary position become available for a Bereavement Officer to work in the Calow area of Chesterfield.

The role is for around 6 weeks (this could be extended) and you will be working around 20 -25 hours per week, and the hours will be around 08.00am - 16.00pm.

Job Purpose:
To provide practical help and advice to the relatives of those who have recently died within the hospital; to include return of property and valuables and handling over the Medical Certificate and Cause of Death when one is issued.

To support bereaved relatives by providing advice and information on a wide range of bereavement issues including registration of the death and signposting relatives to other sources of advice including Coroner’s Office and bereavement support as necessary.

The role will also include:

* Speaking with families, collecting property and meeting with families to return this.
* Liaising with the Mortuary and collecting death information forms and certificates and scanning and sending these to the registrar.
* There is an element of keeping in touch with families and also managing expectations.
* Training will be given for this role
*To coordinate the necessary requirements for consent and hospital post mortem examinations
* To liaise with mortuary staff and external agencies as appropriate, where the deceased or their family have expressed a wish for tissue/organ donation or medical research
* To ensure the appropriate tracing, tracking and collection of medical notes in line with medical records procedures
* To present a professional image of the organisation to patients, visitors and staff, in particular by protecting the confidentiality of information and providing an effective point of contact
* Any other general administration requirements

Please note we are looking for someone who understands the sensitivity and calmness required for this role, due to the nature of the environment and the role is due to start around the 08th August 2022.

Please click apply today or call Joanne on 01246 204524 for more information.