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.