Job overview
Band 6 Bereavement Midwife
Accountable for the overall provision of high midwifery standards of bereavement care and run a high risk Rainbow Clinic.
Part time 26 Hrs
HHFT Multi-site working
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide total midwifery care for both high and low risk mothers within all midwifery environments. Offer specialist support to families experiencing miscarriage, termination of pregnancy, neonatal death and still birth when required and in the absence of the senior bereavement midwife. The post holder will be accountable for the overall provision of high midwifery standards of bereavement care and provide evidenced based woman centred bereavement midwifery care, which can be delivered in a variety of models. The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, other agencies and user representatives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job description and person specification document attached.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills & Ability
Essential
- • Demonstrates competence in dealing with obstetric emergencies in hospital and community setting
- • Capable of undertaking shift leadership and management responsibility within a defined area of the service
- • Able to demonstrate the mentoring of students and induction of new staff
Desirable
- • Has participated in research and audit
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- • Ability to assess patient need and risk.
- • Awareness of professional responsibilities
- • Able to make appropriate clinical decisions in view of recent research, informed choice and individual circumstances
Training & Qualification
Essential
- • Registered as a Midwife with the NMC.
- • Evidence of further personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Practice supervisor status
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This advert is for Band 6 Bereavement Midwife with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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