Mortuary Assistant Technical Officer

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to join our small but dedicated team within the Mortuary.

Staff members are expected to work flexibly as part of a busy team, participating in regular rotation between UHL's mortuaries on all 3 hospital sites to ensure a comprehensive and resilient service across the Trust.

This application will be closed once sufficient applications have been received. This can happen quickly, therefore early application is advised.

Mortuary work involves a significant amount of physical, manual work and can be emotionally challenging. Appropriate advice from Trust health and safety professionals may be sought during the recruitment process to ensure prospective new team members are appropriately supported.

Please note a tour of the department and assessment prior to interview will be required.

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria

• Broad general education to GCSE level or equivalent.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous mortuary or allied service working experience.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of an ability to work to a high standard under pressure or to deadlines.
• Experience of using Pathology or other healthcare computer systems.

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of a good understanding of the importance of good customer relations.
• Displays empathy and a pleasant, helpful manner.
• Flexible approach to team working
• Evidence of ability to communicate effectively, accurately and appropriately at all levels by telephone and face to face

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working with the bereaved

Analytical/Judgement Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent attention to detail
• Can work accurately and methodically according to written procedures
• Uses initiative within scope of role/practise. Aware of own limitations

Planning/Organisational Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work accurately following verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to prioritise work appropriately

Skills

Essential criteria

• Physical ability to carry out the tasks required by the role

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of manual dexterity and patient manual handling experience

Team Working

Essential criteria

• Flexible approach to team working
• Evidence of social and team working skills.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Evidence of social and team working skills
• Demonstrates sensitivity in difficult situations Computer literate.

Desirable criteria

• Familiar with healthcare IT systems and Microsoft Office software

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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