Job summary
To Provide comprehensive support to the Mortuary
Service in meeting the needs of the East & North Herts NHS Teaching Trust
Hospitals, HM Coroner, and the wider community. Take an active role in daily
office administration and accurate record-keeping. Manage the admission and
discharge of deceased patients from the mortuary, ensuring adherence to
departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the preparation of deceased
patients for viewings under the supervision of qualified Mortuary staff and
support Anatomical Pathology Technologists (APTs) during post-mortem
procedures, including the receipt and release of deceased individuals. Perform
general cleaning and disinfection of mortuary areas to maintain a safe and
hygienic environment. Coordinate the cross-site transfer of deceased patients
for post-mortem examinations or storage, ensuring timely, respectful, and
compliant handling. Accurately complete all relevant documentation related to
the post-mortem process and maintain effective communication with funeral
companies, HM Coroners Officers, police, doctors, and Trust staff. Provide
compassionate support to relatives or their representatives attending viewings,
offering guidance and reassurance throughout the process.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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To liaise with clinical, technical, and
administrative teams to coordinate smooth mortuary operations across hospital
departments
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To assist in post-mortem examinations and ensure
respectful preparation and reconstruction of deceased patients
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To preserve and transport specimens for
histological, toxicological, and biological testing in line with SOPs and legal
requirements
- To clean and maintain mortuary areas and
equipment to meet hygiene and safety standards, including chemical handling
procedures
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To maintain accurate records related to deceased
patients, property, and consent while adhering to confidentiality and legal
frameworks
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To communicate sensitively with bereaved
families and professionals, demonstrating cultural awareness and excellent
interpersonal skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To liaise with clinical, technical, and
administrative teams to coordinate smooth mortuary operations across hospital
departments
-
To assist in post-mortem examinations and ensure
respectful preparation and reconstruction of deceased patients
-
To preserve and transport specimens for
histological, toxicological, and biological testing in line with SOPs and legal
requirements
- To clean and maintain mortuary areas and
equipment to meet hygiene and safety standards, including chemical handling
procedures
-
To maintain accurate records related to deceased
patients, property, and consent while adhering to confidentiality and legal
frameworks
-
To communicate sensitively with bereaved
families and professionals, demonstrating cultural awareness and excellent
interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.
- Bereavement Training or relevant experience.
- Desirable Eden and able to speak with the bereaved
- Mandatory level 3 or level 4 APT course completion (qualified APT)
- Mandatory Working knowledge of Human Tissue Authority regulations
- Desirable Eden and able to speak with the bereaved
- Mandatory computer and telephone skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.
- Bereavement Training or relevant experience.
- Desirable Eden and able to speak with the bereaved
- Mandatory level 3 or level 4 APT course completion (qualified APT)
- Mandatory Working knowledge of Human Tissue Authority regulations
- Desirable Eden and able to speak with the bereaved
- Mandatory computer and telephone skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
