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. Advert 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. Disclosure & Barring Check Fee Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt. Our Values – At the heart of all we do We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview. Early closure notice We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay. International Applicants & Sponsorship We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK. Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12 months in the past 10 years.