About this role
Job summary
To assist providing an efficient mortuary service and ensure the department maintains a high standard of care for deceased patients, as well as maintain compliance with the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).
To perform under limited supervision routine activities within the department and assist senior team members.
To provide appropriate advice to clinicians, other visitors to the mortuary and bereaved relatives and friends in respect of care after death.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned to the Trust's shared commitments, embedding compassion, inclusion, integrity and excellence in their day-to-day practice.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education and professional
Essential
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE C or equivalent.
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Possess RSPH Level 2 Certificate in Mortuary Support for Mortuary Assistants.
- Healthcare / Science formal education.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in healthcare and/ or working in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of mortuary / care after death work
- Experience supporting individuals in distress
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to concentrate on extended periods and respond to competing demands.
- Ability to deal with potentially distressing situations
- Awareness of the Human Tissue Act/Authority
- Computer literate, skilled in use of Microsoft Office and other software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Awareness of bereavement, cultural and religious needs
Personal qualities
Essential
- Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature often in emotional situations
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Ability to form professional relationships with colleagues
- Ability to problem solving and use initiative
- Ability to work cross site when required
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Middlesex University Hospital
London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)