Job summary
The bank worker will be responsible for the provision of a safe and dignified transferral of deceased persons between the three acute mortuary sites at The Royal Glamorgan, Prince Charles and Princess of Wales hospitals respectively, driving the mortuary services' Private Ambulance, in accordance with the requirements of the service, on behalf of Cwm Taf Morgannwg, University Health Board.
Occasional transfers of deceased from Community Hospital mortuaries at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, Ysbyty Cwm Cynon also Ysbyty George Thomas, as and when required.
The bank worker will be sufficiently physically fit and strong enough, to move heavy weights on trolleys on a regular basis throughout the working week.
Manual handling training will be provided and training for correct usage of equipment will also be provided.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The bank worker will be required to:
Operate the mortuary's private ambulance in accordance with the provision of the service.
Must be in possession of an up-to-date UK Driver's license.
Ensure that all deceased are cared for and transported with dignity, care and in line with current legislation and guidance.
Organise and co-ordinate the daily caseload to ensure that required tasks are undertaken and completed in a timely manner.
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
- Good general education. On the job training will be provided.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mortuary or similar environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy and when dealing with the deceased and their relatives. Good oral and written communication skills. Good general literacy and numeracy skills. Good computer and keyboard skills.
Values
Essential
- Care, compassion and commitment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education. On the job training will be provided.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mortuary or similar environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy and when dealing with the deceased and their relatives. Good oral and written communication skills. Good general literacy and numeracy skills. Good computer and keyboard skills.
Values
Essential
- Care, compassion and commitment
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).
