Band 5 Mortuary Technician

Job Title: Mortuary Technician

Grade: Band 5

Ward/Dept: Mortuary

Trust: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Location: Croydon University Hospital, CR7 7YE

Hours: Full-Time - 08:00-16:00, Mon-Fri

Pay rate: Day £18.02

Are you a qualified and experienced Mortuary Technician who has worked within Hospital Settings? Do you have an all-round knowledge of hospital procedures?

NHS Professionals have exciting opportunities for a Mortuary Technician with experience to support our client trusts. You will maintain key relationships with co-workers and other health care professionals across the Trust to ensure an effective service.

The main campus, Croydon University Hospital, is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and often receives more ambulances than many major trauma centres. The hospital provides more than 100 specialist services, including 24/7 maternity care. An ongoing investment programme is also transforming the facilities available, with a dedicated new children’s unit and multi-million pound intensive care unit opening in 2023.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance with the protocols for the correct identification of bodies for autopsy. This will include obtaining the correct authority to carry out the autopsy, should it be a hospital, Coroners, Forensic, Defence, Private or Limited autopsy.

Transfer of deceased to post mortem suites and the removal, storage and logging of clothing and property. Making adjustments to procedures for obese deceased persons.

Before the arrival of the Pathologist - carrying out of a full external examination of body prior to preparation, noting of scars, distinguishing marks and reporting any potential signs of foul play.

Prior to arrival of the Pathologist, the preparation and evisceration of bodies in line with Standard Operating Procedures and subsequent reconstitution. To include varied operational procedures should the case be infectious.

Assisting the Consultant Histopathologist at autopsies in all cases whether it due to a normal death, suicide, road traffic accident, infectious, decomposed, accidental or any other mode not mentioned.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

Post-Mortem/Hospital experience or equivalent is essential.

RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science (APT)

Knowledge of Cerner system would be desirable.

Full-time candidates are preferred but part-time applicants will be considered.

Who are NHS Professionals?

If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a 'Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.

Why NHS Professionals?

We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -

• Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
• Dedicated consultants
• Flexible working options
• Free DBS and free training
• Build holiday allowance
• Support when you need it - 24/7 365 days
• Stakeholder pension scheme

COVID-19 ADVICE:

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our bank members who are not clinically exempt from vaccination to get vaccinated.