NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
The Mortuary is located within the laboratory building at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) site and is one of the largest in the UK, providing adult, paediatric and forensic services. In addition there are satellite mortuaries located at a number of hospitals throughout the NHS GG&C area as follows: Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Gartnavel General, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Vale of Leven Hospital and Inverclyde Royal.
The Mortuary service is aligned with the Pathology service for NHSGGC.
The entire Pathology service for NHSGGC is delivered from a purpose built laboratory on the QEUH campus. Essential Service Laboratories (ESLs) are located at the Stobhill and Victoria Infirmary ambulatory care hospitals and at the acute sites of Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Inverclyde Royal Hospital. The Mortuary service is provided by various professional groups including medical staff, Anatomical Pathology Technologists, Mortuary Assistants and Clerical Officers. The department is the busiest Mortuary within the UK, undertaking approximately 3000 post mortem examinations per annum.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
There are 2x permanent, full-time posts available at 36 hours per week.
The role is based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
The shift pattern is rotational shift pattern.
* 08:30-16:00 M-F
* 12:00-20:00 M-F (currently 1:3)
* Weekend
* Saturday 09:00-13:00 (1:6)
Key Responsibilities
* Receive and release deceased brought into the mortuary from the wards or community, ensuring all identification protocols are followed and strictly adhered to.
* Ensuring all relevant documentation is completed correctly, and all mortuary records are kept up to date, including an accurate record being maintained regarding valuables and property accompanying the deceased to the mortuary.
* Ensuring any jewellery or property, removed from the deceased whilst in the mortuary before release to the funeral director, police, identified relative, is recorded in the ‘Patient‘s Property, Clothing, Cash and Valuables’ register.
* Check that all statutory documentation e.g. consent forms, cremation forms, release forms have been completed correctly, and follow up any mistakes. Ensure all documents pertaining to foetal death are completed correctly.
* Prepare deceased for viewing/identification by relatives, police etc. Prepare and present bodies for Clinical Staff completing cremation forms.
* Provide assistance to Anatomical Pathology Technicians and Crime Scene Officers in examining, photographing and fingerprinting the deceased as instructed.
* Ensure patient confidentiality and compliance with organisational Data Protection and security policies.
* Help distressed and emotional relatives and staff by providing support and advice in a compassionate way when receiving and giving highly sensitive information.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
Essential
* Educated to HNC/ SVQ level 3 or a minimum of 3 Highers at grade C or above (or equivalent qualification)
* Good literacy and numeracy skills
* Experience of working with the public
* Knowledge of Health & Safety policies and procedures
* Knowledge of confidentiality and Data Protection policies
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good verbal communication skills due to the requirement to liaise with bereaved relatives in a respectful and courteous manner
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Good physical skills due to the requirement for manual handling
Desirable
* Experience of working with the deceased
* Good computer skills
* A driving licence is also desirable due to the requirement to travel between sites
What We Offer
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Deborah Brown, Post Mortem Manager, 0141 451 5815, Deborah.brown8@nhs.scot
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from across the Armed Forces Community
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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