Bereavement Officer

Job overview

Bereavement Officer within the Bereavement Care Services Team at DBTH:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Bereavement Care Services Team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw teaching Hospitals.

This role offers an empathic and efficient administrative service to all bereaved families following the death of a relative or loved one at Doncaster and Bassetlaw teaching Hospitals

It requires a dynamic individual who is able to support the medical professional team with the completion of paperwork and referrals required to eternal services.

The role requires someone with excellent communications skills, along with a calm, compassionate and professional manner to be able to liaise with other Bereavement Services which may include, the Coroner’s Office, Police, Registry Office and Local Authority.

We are looking for a highly motivated, organised member of staff with excellent IT skills. The individual must have a positive attitude, with a flexible approach to work, along with the ability to manage a demanding caseload which sometimes may involve difficult and emotional situations.

Main duties of the job

To provide an empathic and efficient administrative service to all bereaved families following the death of a relative/loved one within Doncaster and Bassetlaw teaching Hospitals.

To ensure bereaved families receive a Medical Cause of Death Certificate (MCCD) or information of when a death has been referred to His Majesty’s Coroner (HMC).

To ensure bereaved families receive a compassionate service and advice following the death of a relative or loved one which may incorporate signposting to other services available in the locality.

To offer support to the medical professional team with the completion of paperwork or referrals and to liaise professionally with other Bereavement Services which may include the Coroner’s Office, Police, Registry Office, Local Authority, Mortuary Team and clinical areas local to the area.

To provide education to staff within the hospital about the service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.  Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.