Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Anatomical Pathology Mortuary Assistant

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Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust mortuary team, based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital site, are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiasticAnatomical Pathology Mortuary Assistantto join our busy friendly Mortuary Team.

Exceptional patient care to our deceased and their families is of paramount importance to our team and we would expect the same from all staff.

This is a fixed term post for 18months with the possibility of a future substantial post.

Training provided inhouse.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to provision of a high quality diagnostic pathology service for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and will work within clearly defined protocol and procedures, adhering to all Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust policies e.g. Health and Safety, Data Protection and Confidentiality, Equality & Diversity. The post holder will work under supervision from the APTs.

Within this "scope and range" the post holder is responsible for contributing to the delivery of a high-quality histopathology and mortuary service and for ensuring that they make the best use of all resources available to them, and maintenance of an environment that is safe and conducive to best working practice and adhere to HTA regulations.

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Date posted

08 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS6432129

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

Assist the Anatomical Pathology Technicians (APTs) in the running of a safe, secure, effective and comprehensive mortuary service for the needs of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and the wider community

Will act as a Mortuary Assistant at Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mortuary with provision to attend Wycombe Hospital storage facility when required.

Dealing with the receipt, removal and transfer of deceased

Assisting with enquiries from undertakers and the coroners office

Prepare deceased for identification and/or viewing, prepare deceased for post mortem.

Paperwork and release of deceased to undertakers

Maintenance of accurate records including the mortuary register and relevant computer systems

Ensure the mortuary environment is kept safe and hygienic at all times assist with cleaning schedule of both PM room and storage facility.

Ensure stock replenishment and rotation

Assist with the preparation, labelling and recording of tissue being transferred to the laboratory for further analysis ensuring there is a clear audit trail of such samples

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

Will act as a Mortuary Assistant at Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mortuary with provision to attend Wycombe Hospital storage facility when required.

Dealing with the receipt, removal and transfer of deceased

Assisting with enquiries from undertakers and the coroners office

Prepare deceased for identification and/or viewing, prepare deceased for post mortem.

Paperwork and release of deceased to undertakers

Maintenance of accurate records including the mortuary register and relevant computer systems

Ensure the mortuary environment is kept safe and hygienic at all times assist with cleaning schedule of both PM room and storage facility.

Ensure stock replenishment and rotation

Assist with the preparation, labelling and recording of tissue being transferred to the laboratory for further analysis ensuring there is a clear audit trail of such samples

Person Specification

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills to enable liaison with hospital staff and to ensure accurate records
Ability to deal with the physical and emotional aspects of mortuary work (e.g. road traffic accidents and forensic investigations
Methodical approach to work with strict attention to detail.
Courteous telephone manner and ability to deal sensitively with enquiries from distressed relatives
Able to work as part of a team

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Qualifications to GCSE level.

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Some previous mortuary experience helpful but not necessary.
Awareness of the requirements of different faiths

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel between Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville sites.

Person Specification

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills to enable liaison with hospital staff and to ensure accurate records
Ability to deal with the physical and emotional aspects of mortuary work (e.g. road traffic accidents and forensic investigations
Methodical approach to work with strict attention to detail.
Courteous telephone manner and ability to deal sensitively with enquiries from distressed relatives
Able to work as part of a team

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Qualifications to GCSE level.

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Some previous mortuary experience helpful but not necessary.
Awareness of the requirements of different faiths

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel between Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville sites.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)