Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for a role as a Band 4 Mortuary Assistant, with the opportunity to train to become a Anatomical Pathology Technologist.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and reliable person with fantastic communication skills and a proactive approach to join our team in Mortuary Services.
The successful candidate will need to able to learn new skills and processes, experince in a mortuary/funeral home enviroment is prefered although not essential to the right candidate. The successful candidate will join the small but busy Mortuary Team.
The role is to provide a compassionate and customer focused high quality mortuary service in conformance with the relevant legislation, code of practice and guidance from local SOP's and the Human Tissue Authority.
The successful applicant will be expected to fulfill the requirements of the role as outlined in the attached job description.
Please note there is no car parking facilities available on site if successful in this role, you will need to be able to reach our hospitals by public transport. The current waiting list for a car parking permit for this trust is 2 years +
Main duties of the job
To be an efficient and flexible member of the Mortuary Team providing a quality service to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Maths, English and Science GCSE
- Computer Literacy and ability to use common software
Desirable
- Willing to enrol and complete the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a small team or by yourself.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the Human Tissue Act
- Experience of working in a mortuary setting
- Experience of viewing or handling human tissues or bodies
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, negotiating and writing skills
- Ability to handle distressing situations including anger and aggression
- Effective at managing own time
- Good interpersonal and team working abilities
Desirable
- Ability to deal sensitively with bereaved relatives
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Maths, English and Science GCSE
- Computer Literacy and ability to use common software
Desirable
- Willing to enrol and complete the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a small team or by yourself.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the Human Tissue Act
- Experience of working in a mortuary setting
- Experience of viewing or handling human tissues or bodies
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, negotiating and writing skills
- Ability to handle distressing situations including anger and aggression
- Effective at managing own time
- Good interpersonal and team working abilities
Desirable
- Ability to deal sensitively with bereaved relatives
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).
