Mortuary support worker

Job summary

We are looking for a Mortuary support worker to join our Mortuary teams across Musgrove Park and Yeovil District Hospital.

We are two small, dedicated teams with a passion for offering the best service to our patients and their families in very difficult times.

Main duties of the job

• To act as mortuary Support within the mortuary providing a high-quality service to both MPH and YDH mortuaries and H M Coroners service.
• Work within the Human Tissue Act (HTA) Licensing agreement for the trust and ensure all processes and procedures are compliant with the HTA licensing agreement.
• Admit and release deceased
• Input information on Various IT systems
• Daily cleaning of all areas of the mortuary
• Assist mortuary staff in preparation for postmortems

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.