Bereavement Service Co-ordinator

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for a truly representative workforce that respects each employee and allows them to give their best.

Join our dedicated team at Edinburgh Hospice as a Bereavement Services Co‑ordinator. In this role you will support people navigating grief, contributing to our wider priorities and values at Marie Curie.

• Coordinate referrals, undertake initial assessments and triage, ensuring people receive the most appropriate support.
• Manage waiting lists, caseloads and service allocations to ensure timely access.
• Facilitate bereavement support groups and coordinate staff and volunteers who deliver these services.
• Recruit, train, supervise and support volunteers, making them confident, safe and valued.
• Provide compassionate bereavement support to individuals and families through face‑to‑face sessions, telephone calls, video appointments and support groups.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to give families information, guidance and support following bereavement.
• Offer emotional and psychological support to bereaved individuals and identify when specialist or external referrals may be required.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and community organisations for a joined‑up approach to bereavement care.
• Coordinate bereavement‑related events, encouraging participation from staff, volunteers and the wider community.
• Maintain accurate records, manage service administration and ensure all activities meet Marie Curie policies and professional standards.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and support the wider priorities and objectives of Marie Curie.

• Recognised counselling qualification (e.g., DipHE, Foundation Degree in Counselling, or equivalent).
• Professional membership of BACP, IABACP, or another recognised counselling/psychotherapy body.
• Experience supporting people affected by bereavement, loss or end‑of‑life issues.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, volunteers and external partners.
• Excellent organisational skills, with experience managing referrals and caseloads.

Salary:
Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 £ 43,231 to £52,679 pro rata per annum.

Contract:

Permanent Part Time, 30 hours per week.

Location:

Onsite Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh, Frogston Road, West EH10 7DR
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• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata).
• Competitive parental and sick leave policy.
• Continuous professional development and industry‑leading training programmes.
• Season ticket loan for travel to and from work.
• Defined contribution pension scheme and Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme.
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems.
• Friend referral scheme.
• Eyecare cost support and Marie Curie Blue Light Card.
• Benefit‑Hub discount scheme.
• Life assurance for all employees.