Mortuary Support Officer

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Mortuary Support Officer for a fixed-term role in Doncaster. This position requires candidates to have GCSEs in English and Maths, a Level 3 qualification, and strong communication skills. The role involves delivering mortuary services, administrative duties, and supporting staff in various tasks. The Trust offers a modern laboratory environment and is committed to professional development and employee support.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Excellent benefits for staff

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience in a mortuary or funeral directors.
• Must be committed to undertaking on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mortuary service duties.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support.
• Assist with booking in and release processes.
• Maintain cleanliness and general housekeeping.
• Support Mortuary staff with identification requests.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

Education

GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or above

Level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship)

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to join our team as a Mortuary Support Officer/Mortuary assistant within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology partnership for a fixed term period of 12 months. The successful applicant will be based at the Mortuary at Doncaster Royal Infirmary or Bassetlaw Hospital.

The successful candidates must be educated to GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths Grade C/4 or above, have a Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship or equivalent working experience in a mortuary or a funeral directors. They must have excellent written and verbal communication and be able to work under their own initiative as well as part of a team.

Experience of working in a mortuary setting, handling the deceased and having knowledge of regulatory frameworks is preferred. They will be committed to undertake all on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mortuary service duties
• Provide a comprehensive administrative service for the Mortuary
• Assist with the booking in and release processes both administratively and practically
• Assist with the cleaning and general housekeeping duties within the Mortuary
• Assist Mortuary staff with viewing/identification requests

Contract & Employment Details

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager. All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis.

Company Overview

The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff, including commitments to professional development and many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Alison Hall
Job title: Head BMS histopathology
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01302642847