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Mortuary Assistant
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 199-8104810-NA
Job summary
Mortuary Assistant Band 3
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mortuary Assistant to join the Mortuary Department of Croydon Health ServicesThe purpose of this post is to assist the Anatomical Pathology Technicians in the running of a safe, secure, effective and comprehensive mortuary service.The post holder's main functions will be in the Mortuary. The post holder will also need to carry out transfers between different sites, therefore needs a full driving licenseThe department works 5 days a week, though the successful applicant may need to participate in the out of hours Mortuary on-call rota.Applications are invited from self-motivated candidates who have excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage and prioritise their own workload.
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Management of deceased transfers internally and to other establishments outside the trust
Keeping up to date Mortuary records
Cleaning of equipment, and helping maintain department services
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.
Details
Date posted
11 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum inc HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
199-8104810-NA
Job locations
Croydon Health Services
London RD
Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic writing & numeric skills
- Manual handling skills
Knowledge and Understanding
Desirable
- Knowledge of current mortuary practice.
- Knowledge of documentation required after death.
- Knowledge and understanding of the HTA codes of practice.
- Knowledge of best practice set out by the AAPT.
- Knowledge of best practice as set out by the HTA
Experience
Desirable
- Experience and sensitivity to cultural needs.
- Experience of dealing with the bereaved.
- Experience of police procedures relating to death.
- Extensive and advanced knowledge all aspects of mortuary service provision
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- To cope well with responsibility.
- To work in accordance with Departmental and Trust protocols.
- Computer literate
- To develop personal skills and knowledge.
- Good verbal communication skills with ability to be sensitive, tactful and diplomatic
- Ability to liaise effectively with others and supervise individuals
- Full driving licence with access to own transport and to drive mortuary transport vehicle
Desirable
- Knowledge of Cerner or other pathology data bases.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic writing & numeric skills
- Manual handling skills
Knowledge and Understanding
Desirable
- Knowledge of current mortuary practice.
- Knowledge of documentation required after death.
- Knowledge and understanding of the HTA codes of practice.
- Knowledge of best practice set out by the AAPT.
- Knowledge of best practice as set out by the HTA
Experience
Desirable
- Experience and sensitivity to cultural needs.
- Experience of dealing with the bereaved.
- Experience of police procedures relating to death.
- Extensive and advanced knowledge all aspects of mortuary service provision
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- To cope well with responsibility.
- To work in accordance with Departmental and Trust protocols.
- Computer literate
- To develop personal skills and knowledge.
- Good verbal communication skills with ability to be sensitive, tactful and diplomatic
- Ability to liaise effectively with others and supervise individuals
- Full driving licence with access to own transport and to drive mortuary transport vehicle
Desirable
- Knowledge of Cerner or other pathology data bases.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address
Croydon Health Services
London RD
Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address
Croydon Health Services
London RD
Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)