Mortuary Care Assistant

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is recruiting for a compassionate Mortuary Assistant to join the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services network.

You will input patient data, dispose of contaminated materials safely, handle telephone and face-to-face enquiries, and prepare bodies for viewing and release to undertakers. Immunisation records are required; interviews planned week commencing 9 November.

Responsibilities

• Input accurate and timely patient data on Trust computerised systems.
• Safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps and confidential waste.
• Undertake telephone and face-to-face enquiries professionally.
• Prepare the bodies of deceased patients for viewing in accordance with trust policies and procedures.
• Prepare the bodies of deceased patients for release to undertakers in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Dispatching and posting of samples to authorised persons and laboratories ensuring compliance with regulations.

Job description

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) provide Mortuary services across three mortuary sites; University Hospital Coventry NHS Trust, Rugby St Cross, and South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. The Mortuary team cover both Hospital and Community deaths across Coventry and Warwickshire conducting hospital, coronial, high risk and forensic post-mortem examinations.

Our Mortuary network cares for over 4,000 patients per year. We are the busiest forensic department in the region serving West Midlands, West Mercia and Warwick Police forces, with over 1,000 patients each year.

CWPS are looking for a compassionate individual who will be part of a team responsible for caring for our deceased patients with dignity and respect.

Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Interviews are proposed for week commencing 9th November.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

• Responsible for inputting accurate and timely patient data on to relevant Trust computerised systems.
• Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps and confidential waste.
• Undertake telephone and face-to-face enquiries dealing in a professional manner.
• To prepare the bodies of deceased patients for viewing in accordance with trust policies and procedures.
• To prepare the bodies of deceased patients for release to undertakers in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the dispatching and posting of samples to authorised persons and laboratories ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Matthew Rogers Job title: Mortuary Manager Email address: [e-mail]