Service Lead for Mortuary and Bereavement

NHS Jobs; Orpington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in England is seeking a Service Lead for Mortuary and Bereavement to deputise for the Head of Service and ensure HTA-compliant postmortem provision while delivering a safe, respectful, and cost-conscious service.

You will oversee day-to-day mortuary and bereavement operations, manage staff rotas and on-call cover, maintain records, and uphold Trust policies across external agencies and hospital departments.

Responsibilities

• deputise for the Head of Service and organise postmortem provision to ensure HTA compliance
• Oversee day-to-day mortuary and bereavement office operations to ensure a professional, cost-effective service
• Manage the bereavement supervisor, staff rotas, on-call duties, annual leave and performance reviews
• Ensure accurate recording, labelling and tracking of all organs, tissue, blood and samples and disposal records
• Maintain health and safety standards and ensure adherence to SOPs, risk assessments and audits across the department

Job description

Service Lead for Mortuary and Bereavement

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 KCH guidelines and recommendations. Liaison with external agencies including the coroners office, Police, GPs, Treasury Solicitors, councils and financial institutions. Ensure efficient and professional liaison with clinical, nursing and clerical staff and all other Trust staff To work with the Head of Service in ensuring that all SOPs, risk assessments and audits are undertaken and updated as in line with departmental, Trust and HTA policies. To ensure there is a robust system in place for the sensitive disposal of POCs, ensuring compliance with Trust policy and national guidelines. To ensure all organs, tissue, blood and other samples are appropriately labelled, recorded and tracked and disposal records maintained. To take a leading role in Health and Safety ensuring safe and appropriate working practises within the department. Undertake staff appraisals for all levels of APTs and bereavement supervisor. Ensure the department provides a sensitive and professional viewing and identification service to the bereaved. To support the Head of Service in the production of staff rotas covering post mortem provision, emergency on call, annual leave etc. Maintain cleaning/disinfection/maintenance of the department, ensuring the creation and maintaining of cleaning and maintenance records. Participate in departmental meetings. Ensure the maintenance of appropriate records within the department mortuary register, Eden, equipment servicing, fridge/freezer temperatures, cleaning etc, ensuring compliance with HTA and codes of practice and standards. Participate in on call service rota. Ensure cultural and religious beliefs are respected and complied with at all times. Participate in the future development plans of Mortuary and Bereavement services