Job summary
The main purpose of the role is to ensure that administration duties associated with the admittance and release of patients to and from the mortuary are kept, providing a permanent record and full audit trail. This will involve logging details on the pathology computer system and liaising with the coroner's department to ensure all relevant paperwork has been received.
We are looking for a hard working and motivated team worker to provide support to the anatomical pathology team in the Mortuary. The successful applicant must demonstrate examples of where they have shown good communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure. You will be based in the Mortuary Office working in a sensitive and emotive environment and must be able to retain a detached professional manner.
Full training will be given and you will work within a supportive and enthusiastic team.
Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
- Administration duties associated with the admittance and release of patients into the mortuary including the transfer of details from the mortuary ledger onto the laboratory computer system.
- Scan coroner's paperwork onto the pathology shared drive to provide a permanent record.
- Ensure documentation relating to post mortems is complete taking appropriate action and liaising with Coroner's department if any is missing.
- Record relative's wishes as to the retention or disposal of material retained at post mortem and ensure those wishes are carried out in line with departmental standard operating protocols and HTA guidance.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of thefulljob description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSE grade C's or NVQ level II, or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- IT literate with good typing and keyboard skills
- Accurate transcription of verbal/written/electronic data
- Good organisational skills - able to perform several tasks at once/prioritise
Desirable
- Understanding of Health & Safety issues
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate experience of working within guidelines/protocols
- Awareness of external and internal enviroment in which the department operates
Desirable
- Experience of using Microsoft word and Excel.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
- Knows own limitations and willing to seek advice as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSE grade C's or NVQ level II, or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- IT literate with good typing and keyboard skills
- Accurate transcription of verbal/written/electronic data
- Good organisational skills - able to perform several tasks at once/prioritise
Desirable
- Understanding of Health & Safety issues
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate experience of working within guidelines/protocols
- Awareness of external and internal enviroment in which the department operates
Desirable
- Experience of using Microsoft word and Excel.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
- Knows own limitations and willing to seek advice as appropriate
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
