Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sheffield Children's NHSFT for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join the paediatric mortuary service as a Deputy Mortuary Manager.
The successful candidate will join the small team to work in a recently renovated and expanded paediatric mortuary. The service conducts over 450 post mortems per year, covers up to 24 coroners areas and 20 hospital trusts for babies and children ranging from 12 weeks gestation to 18 years of age including specialist forensic cases. The role is to provide a compassionate and high quality mortuary service in conformance with relevant legislation, HTA code of practice and guidance.
The post-holder will be responsible for assisting in the provision of the Sheffield children's hospital paediatric mortuary service as well as offering support to the Mortuary manager and pathologists. Individuals should be motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised and hold Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology technology or Level 4 Diploma.
An ethos of continual service improvement and a commitment to ensure that the deceased and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect, at all times, is essential.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Trudy Donn Mortuary manager
t.donn@nhs.net Telephone 0114 2267809
For additional information about this post please contact
Paul Arnold
Paul.arnold5@nhs.net Telephone 0114 2717373
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be required to carry out both routine and advance post mortem procedures, ensuring the highest standards of service are maintained.
They will assist the Mortuary Manager to implement and maintain effective management controls and procedures, ensuring that:
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- The service is covered at all times.
- Service objectives are met.
- The return of samples to relatives and the disposal of organs and tissue in order to comply with organ retention procedures within the scope of the HTA is correctly coordinated.
- That health and safety policies are fully complied with and all risk assessments and operating procedures are reviewed and updated as required.
- Will ensure the mortuary complies with HTA and UKAS standards and oversee the running of the mortuary suite in the absence of the Manager.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information in relation to the role and responsibilities please review the job description and personal specification provided.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information in relation to the role and responsibilities please review the job description and personal specification provided.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
- Registration with AAPT
- Manual handling training updated regularly
Desirable
- oECDL or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public and bereaved relatives, in a highly emotive and sensitive environment.
- Previous experience of working within a paediatric mortuary
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of managing HTA license
Desirable
- Experience of organ retention and consent form issues, inc sensitive disposal of organs
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of anatomy, organ retention and post mortem issues
- Knowledge of the legal implications surrounding obtaining consent for post mortems organ retention, organ donation and disposal of human remains.
- Safe working in the post mortem room.
- Highly developed physical skills, precision and hand eye co-ordination.
- Present PowerPoint presentations.
- Use and download digital images and securely store.
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD appropriate to paediatric post mortem technology and issues.
- In depth understanding of Word, Excel, power point and access.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A calm professional approach
- Work with a range of staff groups at various levels of seniority
- Respond to emergency situations and procedures e.g. (major incidents, training)
- High level of hand eye co-ordination, supporting exceptional, manual dexterity.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and written and able to communicate with children i.e. siblings
Desirable
- Confident communication skills.
- Flexible approach to working practices.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
- Registration with AAPT
- Manual handling training updated regularly
Desirable
- oECDL or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public and bereaved relatives, in a highly emotive and sensitive environment.
- Previous experience of working within a paediatric mortuary
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of managing HTA license
Desirable
- Experience of organ retention and consent form issues, inc sensitive disposal of organs
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of anatomy, organ retention and post mortem issues
- Knowledge of the legal implications surrounding obtaining consent for post mortems organ retention, organ donation and disposal of human remains.
- Safe working in the post mortem room.
- Highly developed physical skills, precision and hand eye co-ordination.
- Present PowerPoint presentations.
- Use and download digital images and securely store.
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD appropriate to paediatric post mortem technology and issues.
- In depth understanding of Word, Excel, power point and access.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A calm professional approach
- Work with a range of staff groups at various levels of seniority
- Respond to emergency situations and procedures e.g. (major incidents, training)
- High level of hand eye co-ordination, supporting exceptional, manual dexterity.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and written and able to communicate with children i.e. siblings
Desirable
- Confident communication skills.
- Flexible approach to working practices.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
