Job summary
We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic individual to join the Mortuary leadership team.
Working in close collaboration with the Mortuary Manager you will be able to inspire our Mortuary team, across our three sites, in our mission to provide quality and dignified care for the deceased in CTM.
You will be:
- qualified to RSPH level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or equivalent)
- able to provide training in Post Mortem evisceration to trainee APT's
- able to easily adopt a methodical approach to work at all times and be able to prioritise your workload effectively
- possess a high level of resilience and emotional stability
- able to deal with distressing situations in a professional, dignified and respectful manner
- drive change and able to contribute to service improvements
- be able to provide inspirational leadership to the Mortuary team
- able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the team and service users at all levels
- able to travel independently between our mortuary sites and body stores within the Health board as the service requires
Main duties of the job
To assist the mortuary and bereavement manager in the operational management of a professional Mortuary service for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, liaising with all members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the care of the deceased and with service users.
To assist the mortuary management team in the development and maintenance of the quality management system documentation for the provision of the mortuary service to UKAS and HTA standards.
To will ensure dignified, sympathetic and empathetic mortuary service in line with the laws and codes of practice relating to the mortuary and ensure that all staff adhere to them.
Duties will be undertaken across multiple UHB sites; mortuaries at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital Llantrisant, Prince Charles Hospital Merthyr Tydfil, body stores at Community Hospital sites and the mortuary at Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. The ability travel independently between these sights to deal with any issues that may arise is essential for this role.
To provide training for new members of the mortuary team and trainee anatomical pathology technicians, and act as a role model and mentor for the professional delivery of the services, promoting excellence throughout practice
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and / or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSPH level 4 diploma or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevent qualifications
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of current legislation relating to Coroner's post mortems, death registration and statutory duties, local and national developments in care after death to post graduate level or experience to its equivalency.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with challenging situations
Desirable
- Experience in dealing with pregnanacy loss remains
Abilities & Apptitude
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with minimum supervision.
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to be caring and compassionate, dealing with the recently bereaved and the care after death.
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
- Able to travel independantly between sites
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSPH level 4 diploma or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevent qualifications
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of current legislation relating to Coroner's post mortems, death registration and statutory duties, local and national developments in care after death to post graduate level or experience to its equivalency.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with challenging situations
Desirable
- Experience in dealing with pregnanacy loss remains
Abilities & Apptitude
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with minimum supervision.
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to be caring and compassionate, dealing with the recently bereaved and the care after death.
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
- Able to travel independantly between sites
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
