Job summary
Closing date: 17/12/25
Shortlisting to commence:18/12/25
Interviews to take place:05/01/26
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Mortuary Assistant to join the Bradford Royal Infirmary Mortuary service.
The successful candidate will be involved in the day to day workings in the mortuary at Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust; this includes assisting with and undertaking efficient and effective body identification, registration and release procedures of the deceased from the mortuary.
Main duties of the job
The job holder will be required to liaise with a wide number of people from both within and outside of the Trust including Nursing and Medical staff, Bereavement Teams, Coroner's Officer's, Funeral Directors and on occasions bereaved relatives.
The post holder will be involved in the safe and effective day to day working within the Mortuary. The post holder will be involved in a range of daily activities, from receipt of the deceased to their release, be involved in the procedures for foetal burials and histology, and maintaining the necessary mortuary data.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work safely and effectively under pressure, without compromising the quality of work.
- Ability to undertake strenuous manual handling activities, such as moving deceased patients.
- Ability to work often in cold conditions
- Ability to work in conditions which may include body fluids and unpleasant odours
Experience
Essential
- Previous mortuary or funeral home experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate sensitively with bereaved families.
- Able to liaise with colleagues, relatives, police and undertakers and have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to deal with distressing situations including bereaved relatives and parents following the death of a child or sudden unexpected deaths.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage time.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, keyboard skills and experience of input into data base
- Awareness of bereavement, cultural and religious needs
- Awareness of The Human Tissue Act
- Infection control, cleaning techniques
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education including GCSE grades in English and Mathematics
- ECDL or equivalent qualification relating to IT skills including Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work safely and effectively under pressure, without compromising the quality of work.
- Ability to undertake strenuous manual handling activities, such as moving deceased patients.
- Ability to work often in cold conditions
- Ability to work in conditions which may include body fluids and unpleasant odours
Experience
Essential
- Previous mortuary or funeral home experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate sensitively with bereaved families.
- Able to liaise with colleagues, relatives, police and undertakers and have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to deal with distressing situations including bereaved relatives and parents following the death of a child or sudden unexpected deaths.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage time.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, keyboard skills and experience of input into data base
- Awareness of bereavement, cultural and religious needs
- Awareness of The Human Tissue Act
- Infection control, cleaning techniques
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education including GCSE grades in English and Mathematics
- ECDL or equivalent qualification relating to IT skills including Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
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.
