Mortuary Assistant/Bereavement Officer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Pacomarine Limited; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Mortuary Assistant/Bereavement Care Officer, where you will provide care and dignity during challenging times. This unique role allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families, offering support through post mortem care and ensuring that all interactions are handled with respect. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to exceptional service, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are ready to embrace a role that is both rewarding and impactful, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Empathy and resilience are crucial for this emotionally challenging role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake post mortem care activities including transfers and viewings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and electronic records.
• Ensure respect and dignity for the deceased and their relatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Resilience

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Join Our Compassionate Team: Mortuary Assistant/Bereavement Care Officer
Providing care and dignity in the most challenging times

Applications are invited for the role of Mortuary Assistant/Bereavement Care Officer to join our dedicated team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to individuals and families during some of their most difficult times.

We are looking for an individual with:

1. Excellent communication skills, able to engage with people from all levels and backgrounds.
2. A highly organised, adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
3. Empathy and resilience to navigate the emotionally challenging aspects of the role.

As part of our mortuary and bereavement team, you will work across both Trust sites, contributing to the delivery of exceptional care to our service users. You will be fully supported to develop your skills and experience in this area, with opportunities to shape the future of our service.

This role offers the chance to join a motivated and forward-thinking team committed to providing care, dignity, and compassion to those we serve.

If you are ready to take on a role that is both professionally rewarding and personally meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities include:

1. To undertake a variety of activities associated with the post mortem care of patients including reception, transfers, identifications, and viewings of the deceased.
2. To ensure that documentation and electronic records are created accurately and maintained appropriately.
3. To ensure that deceased and their relatives are treated, at all times, with respect and dignity.
4. Preparation of legal documents and other paperwork necessary to deal with the death.
5. Liaise with and assist doctors, coroner’s officers, registrars and other professionals in carrying out duties related to the death.

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

This advert closes on Friday 3 Jan 2025.