Staff support and development
Personal Support
Bereavement affects those around you in different ways.
• Offer support to other patients as necessary.
• Be aware of your own reaction to death.
• Find time to debrief with colleagues, seek support as appropriate.
• Consider clinical supervision session if felt necessary.
Staff can also access further support including:
• Staff counselling service
• Occupational health
• Chaplain department
• Line managers
• Peers
Staff development and training
All staff who are involved in the care of dying patients and in supporting family, carers and/or others at the time of a death and afterwards, should participate in appropriate training and development. The Trust has a responsibility to provide training opportunities, and it is the responsibility of the Line Manager in conjunction with the staff member to identify and meet training needs.
