Job overview We have a vacancy for a part-time Mortuary Support Worker to work in the mortuary at the Royal United Hospital Bath. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for respectful and dignified care of the deceased. The postholder will be part of a small mortuary team and will provide support to the Anatomical Pathology Technologists (APTs) and HTA co-ordinator in accordance with the approved methods and quality assurance protocols. The Mortuary Assistant will undertake daily organisation of the mortuary work, including all aspects of body handling, receipt and release, and preparation of the deceased for viewing. Particular attention must be paid to mortuary hygiene and health and safety responsibilities. Advert To work under supervision within the department undertaking tasks delegated by the Mortuary Manager in accordance with the approved methods and quality assurance protocols. To record the admission of bodies (adult and children) to the mortuary including checks of identity and physical condition of the deceased. Book-in products of conception, foetal, stillbirth and neonatal deaths onto the Pathology LIMS system. Release of bodies from the mortuary into care of undertakers following a strict protocol. Assist APT staff with care of the deceased which may include manual handling and cleaning of the deceased according to Standard Operating Procedures. Regular monitoring and recording of the condition of the deceased To book and arrange viewings liaising with the Bereavement Office Assist APT staff in preparation of the deceased for viewing. Assist in monitoring, cleaning and maintenance of the mortuary and equipment. Liaise with external organisations including funeral directors, medical examiners, Coroner's office and police. Ensure security and confidentiality of the mortuary by adhering to SOPs and participate in the monitoring (via CCTV) of activities by other members of staff. Working for our organisation At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK