Job summary
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced APT to fill the unique and important role of Mortuary Manager
Do you have significant post diploma experience working in a hospital mortuary service which includes forensic and paediatric post mortems? Are you a highly organised, compassionate and collaborative individual seeking a challenging leadership role where you can uphold and enhance the care we provide to all our deceased patients and our bereaved, ensure the efficient operational running of three mortuaries and lead a team of dedicated staff to uphold practices of the highest quality?
Main duties of the job
As the Mortuary Manager, you will oversee and contribute to the day-to-day operation of our three hospital mortuaries, ensuring the dignified care of our deceased patients. With other managers and team leaders within the service you will work closely with funeral directors, bereavement service teams, Coroners and Police to deliver the best quality service to all. As well as patient care, you will be responsible for the management of the services facilities and all equipment. Your specialist skills and experience in all aspects of Anatomical Pathology Technology will enable you to lead and contribute to the Trust's post-mortem service, including participating in an out of hours on-call roster and design and contribute to the development of training schemes for all staff groups within the mortuary service and wider Trust as needed.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The mortuary service in Leicester operates across 3 hospital sites, cares for approximately 6500 patients each year and is capable of accommodating up to 700 patients simultaneously.
The service has been at the forefront of developing CT as a non-invasive diagnostic alternative to traditional post-mortem for a number of years and performed over two 2000 examinations last year. This included adult, perinatal, paediatric, hospital, coronial and forensic examinations. We receive referrals, from across the UK, for coronial, bariatric and patients with group 3 pathogens, including prion disease.
Please see the Job Description & Person Specification attached to this vacancy for comprehensive details of the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The mortuary service in Leicester operates across 3 hospital sites, cares for approximately 6500 patients each year and is capable of accommodating up to 700 patients simultaneously.
The service has been at the forefront of developing CT as a non-invasive diagnostic alternative to traditional post-mortem for a number of years and performed over two 2000 examinations last year. This included adult, perinatal, paediatric, hospital, coronial and forensic examinations. We receive referrals, from across the UK, for coronial, bariatric and patients with group 3 pathogens, including prion disease.
Please see the Job Description & Person Specification attached to this vacancy for comprehensive details of the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- An approachable and positive role model who can demonstrate and live the Trusts Values & Behaviours at all times and in all circumstances
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
- Broad general education to GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent
- Member of AAPT RSPH
Desirable
- Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
- Supervisory/management/leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years working experience as a fully qualified APT (post-diploma) or a more senior clinical APT role in a hospital mortuary
- Knowledge and inspection experience of accreditation and regulatory standards i.e.:ISO15189/HTA
- Extensive experience and skill in performing high and low risk Post Mortem examinations on deceased of all ages, different case types and using a variety of dissection and reconstruction techniques
- Experience of performing and supervising preparation of patients for Post Mortem CT and Angiography.
- Experience of supervising and training mortuary staff.
- Experience of working with the bereaved.
- Experience of working in highly sensitive and pressured environments.
Desirable
- Experience of financial management
- Experience of training external stakeholders.
- Experience as quality lead, risk officer or health and safety lead
- Experience of dealing with / involvement in major incidents / mass fatalities.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Evidence of providing compassionate leadership and delivering constructive feedback.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders including Clinicians
- Displays empathy for staff, patients and service users
- A positive and pro-active attitude towards service demands and problem solving with a flexible, open and collaborative style when dealing with complex situations
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication at a senior level
- Flexible approach to team working and rostering.
- Outstanding teaching, training, and evaluation skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to maintain a high level of attention to detail while managing multiple competing demands and deadlines
- Good analytical skills with the ability to make and stand by informed decisions and give expert technical advice in complex situations
- Aware of own limitations. Open to constructive feedback and ongoing learning and development.
- Proven skills in the use of IT systems, including MS Office software packages, electronic patient records and quality management systems
Desirable
- Proven experience of procurement and equipment evaluation
- Previous use of iLab, Dedalus and/or other Pathology IT systems and Q-Pulse QMS
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Highly organised i.e. able to plan and prioritise own work and that of others to meet deadlines.
- Able to delegate effectively.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Willing and able to travel between all 3 UHL mortuaries, including in emergencies
- Willing and able to participate in on-call rota.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- An approachable and positive role model who can demonstrate and live the Trusts Values & Behaviours at all times and in all circumstances
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
- Broad general education to GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent
- Member of AAPT RSPH
Desirable
- Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
- Supervisory/management/leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years working experience as a fully qualified APT (post-diploma) or a more senior clinical APT role in a hospital mortuary
- Knowledge and inspection experience of accreditation and regulatory standards i.e.:ISO15189/HTA
- Extensive experience and skill in performing high and low risk Post Mortem examinations on deceased of all ages, different case types and using a variety of dissection and reconstruction techniques
- Experience of performing and supervising preparation of patients for Post Mortem CT and Angiography.
- Experience of supervising and training mortuary staff.
- Experience of working with the bereaved.
- Experience of working in highly sensitive and pressured environments.
Desirable
- Experience of financial management
- Experience of training external stakeholders.
- Experience as quality lead, risk officer or health and safety lead
- Experience of dealing with / involvement in major incidents / mass fatalities.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Evidence of providing compassionate leadership and delivering constructive feedback.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders including Clinicians
- Displays empathy for staff, patients and service users
- A positive and pro-active attitude towards service demands and problem solving with a flexible, open and collaborative style when dealing with complex situations
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication at a senior level
- Flexible approach to team working and rostering.
- Outstanding teaching, training, and evaluation skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to maintain a high level of attention to detail while managing multiple competing demands and deadlines
- Good analytical skills with the ability to make and stand by informed decisions and give expert technical advice in complex situations
- Aware of own limitations. Open to constructive feedback and ongoing learning and development.
- Proven skills in the use of IT systems, including MS Office software packages, electronic patient records and quality management systems
Desirable
- Proven experience of procurement and equipment evaluation
- Previous use of iLab, Dedalus and/or other Pathology IT systems and Q-Pulse QMS
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Highly organised i.e. able to plan and prioritise own work and that of others to meet deadlines.
- Able to delegate effectively.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Willing and able to travel between all 3 UHL mortuaries, including in emergencies
- Willing and able to participate in on-call rota.
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).
