Assistant Technical Officer

2 weeks ago


Derby, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self motivated individual with a minimum of four GCSE's or equivalent qualifications in English and Maths, to join our friendly team in the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton

Applicants must have good literacy and numerical skills and be experienced in working with members of the public. The post holder will work within a team of 9 staff across the UHDB Mortuaries in the handling of deceased patients, and with other members of Cellular Pathology, to produce a timely, high quality, accurate and cost effective service.

The successful candidate will also be expected to provide administrative assistance to the support secretary if required, so must have good IT skills, be able to use their own initiative, and be meticulous and organised in this role.

**Previous applicants 2024 need not apply**

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide assistance with the receipt and discharge of deceased patients to funeral directors, and must be able to work with emotionally distressed persons in a sympathetic and professional manor as you will be expected to conduct viewings for relatives of the deceased to include adults, children and babies

Keeping the Mortuary Department clean, tidy and stocked at all times

Maintain accurate and thorough data on all procedures within the mortuary to comply with statutory and Trust requirements. This will include all matters relating to the Human Tissue Authority whilst assisting in the management of records for human tissue.

Closing date of applications: 1 July 2024

Interview date: 15 July 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Job description

Job responsibilities

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Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification

Skils and Experience

Essential

4 GCSE's or equivalent Working with the bereaved Working with members of the public Good transcribing skills Good communication skills Working with the deceased Essential car user

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