Job summary
This role is primarily based within the mortuary & bereavement service at the Truro site but may also include working at the West Cornwall Hospital site. The successful candidate will be trained & will be expected to undertake all activities within the mortuary when their training has been completed. Duties includes the receipting, storing & release of decease within our care, performing post-mortems on the 900 cases/year requested by the Coroner & the preparation of decease for family viewings. Due to the nature of the job & the interactions with a wide group of staff & personnel, excellent communication skills are essential.
Main duties of the job
To provide patients and RCHT with the highest standard of mortuary services by working as part of the mortuary team. Specific duties to be trained in include:
Assisting in the preparation of cadavers for post mortem examination.
Assisting the pathologist during the post-mortem procedures.
Reconstruction of the cadavers after a post-mortem & prior to release from the Mortuary.
Preparation of cadavers for viewing by the relatives.
Participating in the training of APT's, newly appointed mortuary staff and any other healthcare professionals working in the mortuary.
Applying and observe all RCHT health and safety, security and confidentiality policies.
Undertaking specialised mortuary work or techniques as requested.
Taking responsibility for all patient valuables and belongings until the body is released from the mortuary.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
The cost-effective use of consumables and equipment in the immediate area of work.
The care, maintenance and security of the mortuary premises and equipment.
The safekeeping of all patient valuables and belongings.
The day-to-day supply of consumables in the work area.
Assisting the mortuary manager in the supervision and monitoring of the performance of unqualified staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
The cost-effective use of consumables and equipment in the immediate area of work.
The care, maintenance and security of the mortuary premises and equipment.
The safekeeping of all patient valuables and belongings.
The day-to-day supply of consumables in the work area.
Assisting the mortuary manager in the supervision and monitoring of the performance of unqualified staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in the handling & care of deceased
- Minimum of 1 year of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a mortuary
Practical Skills
Essential
- Experience with IT & software packages
- Proven communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
Desirable
- Specialist organ retriever
Dispostion/Attitude
Essential
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Physically fit
- Able to deal with distressing and sensitive nature of work.
Additional Duties
Essential
- Able to maintain confidentiality of information & data observed at work
- Highly flexible team worker.
- Flexible with working hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in the handling & care of deceased
- Minimum of 1 year of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a mortuary
Practical Skills
Essential
- Experience with IT & software packages
- Proven communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
Desirable
- Specialist organ retriever
Dispostion/Attitude
Essential
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Physically fit
- Able to deal with distressing and sensitive nature of work.
Additional Duties
Essential
- Able to maintain confidentiality of information & data observed at work
- Highly flexible team worker.
- Flexible with working hours.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
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