Job summary
The mortuary department forms part of pathology services at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The mortuary is a busy and diverse service and works closely with other departments including histopathology, bereavement, and maternity, in addition to external organisations such as HM coroners' office, Essex County council and Essex police to provide optimal care for the deceased and families of the deceased.
Main duties of the job
The role of mortuary assistant is integral to mortuary operations including daily administration tasks and organisation of the work, including all aspects of body handling, receipt and release, and viewings. You will participate in the review and completion of audits, risk assessments and competencies. Particular attention must be paid to mortuary hygiene, and health and safety responsibilities. You will supervise porters and other non-mortuary staff entering the mortuary to ensure a safe and efficient working environment and will be expected to work across sites when capacity and demand requires.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
- Giving and receiving patient centered information within GDPR and Information Governance guidelines
- Collating figures for the Mortuary manager.
- To generate and send mortuary capacity reports when requested
- Excel, Word and computer skills required.
- To book deceased into Mortuary on EDEN system.
- Assisting the APTs prior to postmortem, with documenting scars, logging, and safe custody of property. Recording clothing retained and/or disposed. Preparing postmortem examination blank templates on EDEN.
- Arrange and assist with formal identification on unidentified bodies, in conjunction with Essex Police.
- Assist the Mortuary Manager in the monitoring of risk assessments, reviewing, and updating where necessary.
- To participate in audits as required by the Human Tissue Authority
- Assist in ensuring and maintaining HTA standards in the Mortuary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
- Giving and receiving patient centered information within GDPR and Information Governance guidelines
- Collating figures for the Mortuary manager.
- To generate and send mortuary capacity reports when requested
- Excel, Word and computer skills required.
- To book deceased into Mortuary on EDEN system.
- Assisting the APTs prior to postmortem, with documenting scars, logging, and safe custody of property. Recording clothing retained and/or disposed. Preparing postmortem examination blank templates on EDEN.
- Arrange and assist with formal identification on unidentified bodies, in conjunction with Essex Police.
- Assist the Mortuary Manager in the monitoring of risk assessments, reviewing, and updating where necessary.
- To participate in audits as required by the Human Tissue Authority
- Assist in ensuring and maintaining HTA standards in the Mortuary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent higher education qualifications
Desirable
- Grades in biology or another relevant scientific field
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Computer literate with data input accuracy
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of modern mortuary practice
Communication Skills
Essential
- Interpersonal skills when dealing with bereaved relatives and discussing sensitive matters with compassion.
Desirable
- Must be able to work under pressure and remain calm and diplomatic
Other
Essential
- Must have driving license and access to a Vehicle
Desirable
- Willing to cross site cover other sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent higher education qualifications
Desirable
- Grades in biology or another relevant scientific field
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Computer literate with data input accuracy
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of modern mortuary practice
Communication Skills
Essential
- Interpersonal skills when dealing with bereaved relatives and discussing sensitive matters with compassion.
Desirable
- Must be able to work under pressure and remain calm and diplomatic
Other
Essential
- Must have driving license and access to a Vehicle
Desirable
- Willing to cross site cover other sites
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).
