Compassionate Mortuary Support Officer

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Mortuary Officer for the Derbyshire Pathology team at the Chesterfield Site. The role involves administrative, reception and operational support to ensure dignified handling and release of deceased persons, while maintaining confidentiality and compassionate communication with bereaved families.

The post requires good general education, healthcare setting experience, and the ability to work with multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• GCSEs including science (4 C or above)
• Experience in healthcare or with deceased persons is desirable
• Ability to use NHS IT systems and data entry

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, reception and operational support in the Mortuary Service
• Ensure respectful admission, care and release of deceased persons
• Support Anatomical Pathology Technologists and colleagues
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication under pressure

Teamwork

IT literacy

Education

GCSEs including science

Tools

NHS IT software

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Mortuary Officer for the Derbyshire Pathology team at the Chesterfield Site. The role involves administrative, reception and operational support to ensure dignified handling and release of deceased persons, while maintaining confidentiality and compassionate communication with bereaved families.

The post requires good general education, healthcare setting experience, and the ability to work with multi-disciplinary