Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 176-M-7760441
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital (Base site as Pan-site role)
- Town
- Bretton
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bereavement Specialist Midwife - Peterborough
Band 7
Job overview
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate, clinically credible, and forward‑thinking Bereavement Specialist Midwife to lead our small but developing Trust‑wide bereavement service. This Band 7 post will be the lead contact for bereavement care across both Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke sites, working alongside and providing mentorship to a Band 6 rotational development Bereavement Midwife.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high‑quality, personalised bereavement care that aligns with the National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) and wider national maternity priorities. As a key clinical presence within our perinatal governance and QI structure, you will contribute to ongoing service development, lead identified quality improvement initiatives, and support the implementation of national recommendations.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist, compassionate bereavement care for women, birthing people and families experiencing pregnancy or baby loss across Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke. Act as the Trust-wide clinical lead for bereavement, offering expert advice and maintaining clinical credibility through regular practice.
Ensure the safe and consistent delivery of a 7-day bereavement service while working Monday–Friday, supporting maternity staff through guidance, training and escalation. Provide specialist support with post-mortem consent, coronial processes, registration and funeral arrangements, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
Coordinate care for families in subsequent pregnancies, working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. Lead Trust implementation and ongoing development of the National Bereavement Care Pathway, ensuring alignment with national guidance and recommendations.
Oversee bereavement governance processes including guideline development, audit, data collection and specimen handling. Contribute to MBRRACE-UK and PMRT reviews, embedding learning and driving continuous improvement in bereavement care and perinatal safety.
Lead and support quality improvement initiatives, provide leadership and mentorship to the Band 6 rotational Bereavement Midwife, and deliver Trust-wide bereavement training to ensure confident, compassionate care. Act within the maternity escalation structure when required, providing senior clinical oversight and support.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife with active NMC registration
- Educated to Degree level (or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to midwifery and bereavement care
- Formal training in bereavement care, loss, or trauma‑informed communication (e.g., Sands, Child Bereavement UK, or equivalent
- NMC‑approved Practice Assessor and/or Practice Supervisor qualification (formerly Mentorship / SSA
- Knowledge or training relating to the Saving Babies’ Lives Care Bundle (SBLCB)
- Training or willingness to undertake perinatal post-mortem consent training
Desirable criteria
- Training or competency in perinatal post‑mortem consent (or willingness to undertake)
- Teaching/mentorship qualification beyond SSA (e.g. PGCert)
- Leadership or management qualification
- Counselling or psychological support training
- Quality Improvement (QI) or governance training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience as a Band 6 Midwife or above
- Experience across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
- Experience delivering sensitive or complex communication, including breaking bad news
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in governance, QI or assurance processes
- Experience of PMRT / MBRRACE‑UK or perinatal mortality review processes
- Experience supervising or supporting colleagues
- Teaching or training experience
- Experience supporting national maternity safety initiatives (e.g., SBLCB
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- In‑depth knowledge of bereavement care, loss and trauma‑informed practice
- Strong understanding of maternity governance, risk management and QI systems
- Knowledge of legal and procedural requirements relating to pregnancy loss (post‑mortem consent, coronial processes, registration
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload
- Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and lead service improvements
- Competence in digital systems, audit processes and maternity data tools
- Knowledge of the National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) and its role in improving the quality and consistency of bereavement care
- Understanding of the Saving Babies’ Lives Care Bundle (SBLCB), its components, and its role in reducing stillbirth and improving perinatal outcomes
- Ability to support implementation of national safety initiatives (NBCP, SBLCB) through governance and Quality Improvement work
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Compassionate, calm and emotionally resilient
- Able to support families and staff during highly distressing situations
- Flexible, positive and adaptable approach
- Strong leadership presence and professional integrity
- Commitment to continual improvement and safe, high‑quality care
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to drive and has own transport to travel across Trust sites
- Willingness to work flexibly within Monday–Friday structure
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gill Quinn
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Perinatal Governance and QI
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07729106129
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