Mortuary Assistant

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service is seeking a Mortuary Operations Assistant in Canada to manage the receipt and transfer of deceased individuals. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills and an SVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications. Responsibilities include preparing the deceased for viewing and liaising with bereaved families respectfully. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly in a vital healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess SVQ level 3 or a minimum of 3 Highers at grade C or above.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Good time management and organisational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with the receipt, removal and transfer of deceased.
• Assisting with enquiries from families, undertakers and Procurator Fiscal’s office.
• Preparing deceased for identification and/or viewing.
• Maintaining an accurate mortuary register.
• Liaising with relatives of the deceased in a courteous and respectful manner.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good verbal communication skills

Good time management

Organisational skills

Good physical skills

Education

SVQ level 3 or 3 Highers at grade C or above

Job description

National Health Service Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The Mortuary is located within the laboratory building at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) site and is one of the largest in the UK, providing adult, paediatric and forensic services. There are also satellite mortuaries located at a number of hospitals throughout the NHS GG&C area: Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Gartnavel General, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Vale of Leven Hospital and Inverclyde Royal.

Shift Pattern

• 06:00 – 14:00
• 08:00 – 16:00 (Full Week)
• 07:00 – 15:00 / 14:00 – 22:00 (Weekend Rotation)
• 08:00 – 16:00 (Monday & Tuesday Off)
• 14:00 – 22:00
• 08:00 – 16:00 (Full Week)
• 22:00 – 06:00 (Night Shift)
• Days Off + 06:00 – 14:00 (Weekends)

The entire Pathology service for NHSGGC is delivered from a purpose built laboratory on the QEUH campus. Essential Service Laboratories (ESLs) are located at the Stobhill and Victoria Infirmary ambulatory care hospitals and at the acute sites of Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Inverclyde Royal Hospital. The Mortuary service is provided by various professional groups including medical staff, Anatomical Pathology Technologists, Mortuary Assistants and Clerical Officers. The department is the busiest Mortuary within the UK, undertaking approximately 3000 post‑mortem examinations per annum.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with the receipt, removal and transfer of deceased.
• Assisting with enquiries from families, undertakers and Procurator Fiscal’s office.
• Preparing deceased for identification and/or viewing.
• Paperwork and release of deceased to undertakers.
• Maintaining an accurate mortuary register.
• Liaising with relatives of the deceased in a courteous and respectful manner, including conducting viewings.
• Provision of Pathology supplies to hospital users (e.g., formalin pots for histology biopsies).

Qualifications

The post requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good verbal communication skills due to the requirement to liaise with bereaved relatives in a respectful and courteous manner. Good time management and organisational skills are required. Good physical skills are also essential due to the requirement for manual handling.

Candidates should possess SVQ level 3 or a minimum of 3 Highers at grade C or above (or equivalent level of knowledge).

Informal Contact

Robert Cast – Mortuary Operations Manager
0141 451 5815
[e-mail]

EEO and Inclusion Statement

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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