To assist in the maintenance and running of the Mortuary with regard to the storage, and post mortem examination, of the deceased from within the Hackney area.
To assist in the maintenance and compliance of the mortuary in accordance with the Human Tissue Act 2004, and relevant HTA codes of practices.To be responsible for the deceased received on behalf of the Coroner, including responsibility for personal possessions in accordance with procedures.
- To prepare the deceased for post mortem examinations, assist the Coroner's officers and pathologists with their functions and thereafter undertake any reconstruction.
- To be responsible for the release of the deceased etc, and to check for the appropriate documentation from the Funeral Directors.
- To be responsible for the collection of specimens/samples as directed by the Coroner's office and arrange for their transportation to Public Health Laboratory Service or as directed.
- To deal sensitively with bereaved relatives etc, making enquiries or attending the Mortuary for viewings and also those requiring undertaking religious rites.
- To assist the Mortuary Manager to monitor and manage 'unclaimed' and 'long stay' deceased in liaison with London Borough of Hackney Bereavement Service.
- To liaise and consult with internal and external interested parties associated with the mortuary, including Metropolitan Police, Coroners Officers, the Coroner, Pathologists and funeral directors to assist them with their functions. To attend Coroner's offices or Courts as required.
- To prioritise workload under the direction of the Mortuary Manager.
- To undertake all necessary administrative work including the keeping of registers and issuing documentation.
- To assist with maintenance of the lT system relating to the mortuary and produce routine monitoring and data information and reports.
- To assist in developing systems, procedures and policies and their implementation.
- To assist in the management and maintenance of the Lodge buildings and the Public Mortuary, including ordering maintenance work and the cleaning of all parts of the building, and particularly the disinfection of the Post Mortem room and all other risk areas.
- To assist in the ordering of materials, equipment and supplies required for the day to day operation of the Mortuary.
- To be responsible for the application of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations both for themselves and others working in or attending the mortuary.
- To be responsible for the security at the Mortuary, including the opening and closing of the facility.