Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) provide Mortuary services across three mortuary sites – University Hospital Coventry NHS Trust, Rugby St Cross, and South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. The Mortuary team cover both Hospital and Community deaths across Coventry and Warwickshire, conducting hospital, coronial, high‑risk and forensic post‑mortem examinations.
Our Mortuary network cares for over 4,000 patients per year and is the busiest forensic department in the region, serving West Midlands, West Mercia and Warwick Police forces with over 1,000 patients a year.
About the role
This is a patient‑facing role, not a laboratory position. The successful candidate will be compassionate and responsible for treating our deceased patients with dignity and respect.
Responsibilities
* Input accurate and timely patient data onto relevant Trust computerised systems.
* Safely dispose of contaminated materials, including sharps and confidential waste.
* Undertake telephone and face‑to‑face enquiries in a professional manner.
* Prepare bodies for viewing in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
* Prepare bodies for release to undertakers in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
* Dispatch and post samples to authorised persons and laboratories, ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations.
Requirements
Successful applicants must provide an immunisation and vaccination report from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Closing date
As soon as sufficient applications are received the advert will close. Apply as soon as possible if interested.
Contact
Matthew Rogers – Network Mortuary Manager – matthew.rogers@uhcw.nhs.uk – 02476967519
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