To be an integral part of the Mortuary and Bereavement Team; to facilitate the running of the Mortuary as directed by the Mortuary and Bereavement Service Manager.
The main purposes of the job to include but are not limited to:
Receipt and release of deceased, maintaining documentation and following written procedures ensuring dignity and respect of deceased at all times.
Requires a high level of physical effort.
Liaising with families of the deceased, Funeral Directors, Coroner’s Office and other internal and external agencies as required.
Prepare deceased for and conduct viewings with family and friends.
Provide a level of cross cover between the Mortuary and Bereavement roles under the instruction of the Mortuary and Bereavement Services Manager.
Participate in the out-of-hours on-call service for the Mortuary.
To carry out tasks documented on the Mortuary Checklists to ensure the smooth running of the department.
The post holder will be expected to communicate and form working relations with other members of the team, their line manager as well as other Health Professionals and support staff both within DCHFT, the local community, outside agencies & Funeral Directors.
The post holder may be required to communicate with and provide sensitive information to the Coroner’s Office regarding deceased patients.
It will be necessary for the individual to communicate with families, partners and friends of the deceased which may be emotionally challenging.
To attend and participate in departmental team meetings.
With reference to the Human Tissue Act, ensure the Department meets current standards and assist the Mortuary and Bereavement Service Manager/HTA DI to maintain and improve standards.
To ensure that deceased patient dignity and respect is always maintained.
To maintain departmental security and confidentiality in all matters relating to patient information.
The admission and discharge of deceased, checking identification on wrist bands against documentation, taking care that all documentation is completed and accurate including details of all personal property.
Follow SOPs, Trust Policies and Risk Assessments at all times and propose changes/ review both SOPs and controlled documents as appropriate with the Mortuary and Bereavement Services Manager.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
