About this role
Job summary
Mortuary Assistant will liaise with Trust colleagues, HM Majesty's (HM) Coroner, Undertakers and other external agencies to provide a caring, compassionate mortuary service. Supporting the Mortuary Manager and their deputies with running the service with fellow APTs. The post holder will participate in the out of hours on call rota, once suitably trained and competency assessed.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the conveyance of a mortuary service ensuring exceptional standards are achieved and sustained at all times.
The post holder will be trained to use all equipment and perform all duties in accordance with standard operating procedures under strict supervision with regular competency assessments.
Ensure dignity and respect for the deceased is maintained at all times.
Contribute to the maintenance of quality management systems to maintain Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
To assist during normal working hours with the receipt and proper storage of deceased patients, checking the correct identification at every stage and release of deceased patients to the duly authorised persons ensuring that they meet quality standards of identification and documentation as defined in Standard Operating Procedures.
Daily preparing and measuring of deceased patients.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description Job responsibilities
On instruction, regular removing prostheses and complex pacemakers -implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) before cremation.
Assisting the Pathologists at Post-Mortem (PM) both digital and invasive,( including the preliminary dissection of deceased patients with strict supervision by a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT) for trainee APT) or mortuary assistants will follow supervised instruction for supporting duties in PM room, the correct labelling, weighing and treatment of specimens taken for laboratory examination.
With support and supervision from qualified APT prepare/handle deceased patients from the community who may be decomposing or disfigured through Road Traffic Accident (RTA), other trauma or fire damage.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Training Essential
Computer literate with accuracy in data input
Desirable
A working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
Experience Essential
Experience in dealing with highly stressful circumstances
Desirable
Previous employment in a busy mortuary/funeral directors
Qualifications & Education Essential
Educated to GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Math's, or equivalent
Desirable
Level 2 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology/Any Relevant Human Anatomy Qualifications (e.g. Embalming).
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 The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)