Lead, Mortuary & Bereavement Services

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Orpington; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High cost allowance

Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London seeks a Service Lead for Mortuary and Bereavement to provide a professional, proactive service to bereaved relatives while ensuring HTA compliance and statutory obligations. The role drives policy development in line with national guidance and supports staff across the Mortuary and Bereavement services.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, liaise with external agencies and ensure robust records, audits and safe

Qualifications

• RSPH Diploma and Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology Level 4 Qualification is required.
• RSci/CSci Accredited or AHCS registered.
• Experience with HTA, health and safety and HTARIS reporting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• To deputise for the Head of Service.
• Organise and participate in routine and specialised postmortem provision ensuring HTA compliance at all times.
• Organise and participate in all other aspects of mortuary and bereavement services ensuring the effective, professional, cost-effective service.
• Overseeing the day to day running of the mortuary and bereavement office.
• To manage the bereavement supervisor and ensure the smooth running of the service in accordance with guidelines.
• Liaison with external agencies including the coroner's office, Police, GPs, Treasury Solicitors, councils and financial institutions.
• Ensure efficient liaison with clinical, nursing and clerical staff and all other Trust staff.
• To ensure SOPs, risk assessments and audits are undertaken and updated as per HTA policies.
• To ensure robust disposal systems for POCs, in line with policy and guidelines.
• To ensure all organs, tissue, blood and other samples are labelled, recorded and tracked with disposal records maintained.
• Lead Health and Safety, ensuring safe working practices within the department.
• Undertake staff appraisals for all levels of APTs and bereavement supervisor.
• Ensure the department provides a sensitive viewing/identification service to the bereaved.
• Support the Head of Service in producing staff rotas covering post mortem provision and on-call arrangements.
• Maintain cleaning, disinfection and maintenance records for the department.
• Maintain HTA-compliant records within the mortuary register and equipment servicing logs.
• Participate in on-call service rota.
• Respect and comply with cultural and religious beliefs at all times.
• Contribute to future development plans of Mortuary and Bereavement services.

Skills

Postmortem tech

Anatomical knowledge

Forensic knowledge

HTA knowledge

Training skills

HTARIS reporting

Education

RSPH Diploma and Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology Level 4 Qualification

RSci/CSci Accredited or AHCS registered

Job description

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London seeks a Service Lead for Mortuary and Bereavement to provide a professional, proactive service to bereaved relatives while ensuring HTA compliance and statutory obligations. The role drives policy development in line with national guidance and supports staff across the Mortuary and Bereavement services.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, liaise with external agencies and ensure robust records, audits and safe