Compassionate Mortuary Care Assistant

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety training

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Mortuary Care Assistant to support mortuary services across Coventry and Warwickshire. The role involves accurate data entry, safe handling of contaminated materials, and preparing bodies for viewing and release to undertakers, with adherence to Trust policies.

The post requires GCSE-level education, NHS familiarity, and on-the-job training where needed.

Qualifications

• Basic education to GCSE level.
• Level 2 RSPH certificate in mortuary support or willingness to work towards.
• GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Experience in customer-facing environments.
• Previous NHS or mortuary/funeral experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NHS systems and basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Input accurate and timely patient data into Trust systems.
• Safely dispose of contaminated materials including sharps and waste.
• Handle telephone and face-to-face enquiries professionally.
• Prepare bodies for viewing according to policies.
• Prepare bodies for release to undertakers per procedures.
• Dispatch samples to authorised persons and labs per regulations.

Skills

Patient focus

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs

Level 2 RSPH mortuary certificate

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Mortuary Care Assistant to support mortuary services across Coventry and Warwickshire. The role involves accurate data entry, safe handling of contaminated materials, and preparing bodies for viewing and release to undertakers, with adherence to Trust policies.

The post requires GCSE-level education, NHS familiarity, and on-the-job training where needed.