Job overview
A Child Death Review (CDR) is the statutory process for understanding why children die and learning from child deaths in England. It happens for every child death regardless of the cause.The process includes immediate actions to be taken after a child’s death, a local review of a child’s death by those who were involved in the child’s care and treatment in a CDR meeting followed by an independent review by the Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP).
Parents should be allocated a Keyworker, to support them through the review. They are a single point of contact for parents, sharing information and helping them access any services and support they might need.
Main duties of the job
- To contribute to the development, implementation and delivery of CDR for children and young people within Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.
- To follow and use the National CMD Keyworker toolkit throughout the process.
- Make and maintain contact and support for bereaved parents within the recommended timeframes and until the CDR process is complete, using the parents’ preferred method of contact where possible.
- Provide bereaved parents with all relevant information and assist their understanding of the CDR process and how they can be involved.
- Facilitate bereaved parents to think about and voice any questions, concerns or other feedback.
- Represent bereaved parents at the CDR meeting, bringing their questions, concerns or feedback for those present to discuss
- Inform bereaved parents if there are any delays to the process and, let them know that the meeting has taken place.
- Ensure that a plain English letter and summary of the meeting is sent to bereaved parents within a month of the meeting taking place.
- Offer the opportunity for bereaved parents to meet to discuss the outcome of the meeting
- Arrange meetings for the parents with the lead clinician if needed to discuss any medical issues. Throughout the process, provide signposting to further bereavement support
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
