This is an exciting opportunity for motivated and resilient individuals to join the Mortuary & Bereavement service at Bedfordshire hospitals.
Successful candidates will assist in all routine activities with the mortuary and bereavement service. In-house training will be given, and opportunities to develop the skills required to provide a high-quality service to deceased patients and bereaved families in the community.
This post is cross-site at Bedfordshire hospitals. Successful candidates will be required to work to a rota covering both sites: Bedford hospital and The Luton & Dunstable hospital.
Successful candidates that meet agreed targets within the 12-month contract will have the opportunity to attain the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology.
Responsibilities
1. Assisting The Mortuary & Bereavement Office Team in coordinating the day-to-day functions of the Mortuary & Bereavement Service.
2. Carrying out the administrative procedures required in relation to patient deaths, including reception duties, admission/discharge of deceased patients.
3. Assisting in providing correct, informative support and advice to bereaved relatives.
4. Assisting with preparing deceased for Post Mortem, viewings, and identifications.
5. Contributing to maintaining a high-quality service through evaluation and monitoring.
6. Assisting the Mortuary & Bereavement Office Team in developing the service in response to Trust requirements and national initiatives.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity, and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high-performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region, you will have access to a programme of high-quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. We achieve this by using values-based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Hannah Maskell
Job title: Deputy Mortuary and Bereavement Services Manager
Email address: hannah.maskell@bedsft.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01582497220
Available Monday to Friday 09.00 - 16.00
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