Job Summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a Mortuary Assistant to join our experienced team of technicians and support staff. Our department provides a wide range of mortuary and post-mortem services, including specialized neuropathology, infectious post-mortems, and a supra-regional paediatric post-mortem service. As a busy department, we receive over 3,000 patients and perform more than 1,000 adult and 250 paediatric post-mortems annually.

Core working hours are 07:30-17:00, Monday to Friday. We also offer a 24/7 technical on-call service.

The attached person specification outlines the essential and desirable skills for this role. Please review it closely and tailor your application accordingly, as it will guide the shortlisting process.

Peer Support Worker: Sponsorship Available

About Us

As one of England’s largest acute teaching trusts, we are committed to your professional development, offering numerous learning opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. Our non-clinical roles provide a blend of on-site and remote working, with flexible options discussed during the interview process.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust offers its employees:

• Access to a wide range of NHS discounts.
• At least 35 days of paid holiday (pro-rata).
• A generous pension scheme.

Located on the south coast, Southampton boasts excellent transport links, including an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and Jurassic Coast beaches are nearby, making it a desirable place to live. Southampton also benefits from living costs 20% lower than London, and 14 Ofsted-rated outstanding schools.

For this role, we are open to discussing flexible working hours. Please let us know what you need, and we will explore what’s possible.

Person Specification

Trust Values (Essential)

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Skills and Competencies (Essential)

• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Time management
• Data analysis skills

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience (Essential)

• Experience in a busy administrative environment
• Customer-facing experience
• ECDL or equivalent qualification
• NVQ3 in Administration or working towards it
• Ability to present information effectively
• Strong judgment and initiative
• Tactful and sensitive approach to gain trust
• Empathy in handling sensitive inquiries
• Previous experience in a bereavement setting
• Understanding of Caldicott principles and GDPR
• Able to handle confidential information with care
• Emotional intelligence to navigate difficult conversations
• Clear and sensitive communication with patients and families

Registered Nursing Associate: Sponsorship Available

Desirable

• NHS or public sector experience
• Experience working with funeral directors or coroner’s service
• Knowledge of patient management systems
• Understanding of medical terminology and mortuary practices
• Familiarity with the coronial system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position requires a submission for a DBS check due to the sensitive nature of the role.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 17 October 2024

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