Mortuary Assistant will liaise with Trust colleagues, HM Majesty's (HM) Coroner, Undertakers and other external agencies to provide a caring, compassionate mortuary service. Supporting the Mortuary Manager and their deputies with running the service with fellow APTs. The post holder will participate in the out of hours on call rota, once suitably trained and competency assessed, and will contribute to the conveyance of a mortuary service ensuring exceptional standards are achieved and sustained at all times.
The post holder will be trained to use all equipment and perform all duties in accordance with standard operating procedures under strict supervision with regular competency assessments.
Ensure dignity and respect for the deceased is maintained at all times.
Contribute to the maintenance of quality management systems to retain compliance with the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
Assist during normal working hours with the receipt and proper storage of deceased patients, checking correct identification at every stage, and releasing deceased patients to duly authorised persons, ensuring that they meet quality standards of identification and documentation as defined in Standard Operating Procedures.
Daily prepare and measure deceased patients.
At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, and we are committed to providing a world‑class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We seek staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority. We are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work‑life balance supported by flexible working options and reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high‑quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information on inclusive practice people promise.
The Dudley Group offers many opportunities for staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team, covering topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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