The closing date is 1st Oct 2025
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, tasks & skills required
* 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.
Job description
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
Desirable
IT
Experience
Essential
* Ability to work to specified procedures and deadlines
* Manual handling and the ability safely handle loads
Desirable
Bereavement skills
Mortuary experience
Funeral director experience
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.
For help with your application, contact:
Kelly Follett
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£ to £ Yearly
Contract
Fixed Term
Duration
1 Year(s)
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
184-OL-PU-3088
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT