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Mortuary Support Officer x2

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Bristol City Council

28d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria, be a permanent staff for secondment, or on a fixed term for a non-extendable period. Disabled applicants guaranteed an interview.
  • You will assist the APT team in the mortuary, supporting administrative tasks, liaising with professionals and the public, joining the on-call rota, and pursuing the Level 2 Certificate in Mortuary Support.

Requirements

  • To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application.
  • For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.
  • For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.
  • If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.
  • We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people.
  • Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview.
  • We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Responsibilities

  • This role is to directly support the Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) team throughout the mortuary process, including providing high quality care to deceased and bereaved people.
  • You will undertake a range of administrative and non-invasive clinical duties in the mortuary office, deceased reception area and autopsy suites, liaising with coroner’s officers, undertakers, other professionals and members of the public who may be distressed.
  • You will be expected to join the mortuary on-call rota, performing non-invasive clinical duties alongside the APT team, for which standby and call-out payments will apply. The on-call rota is currently 1 week in 3.
  • Once in post, you will be expected to achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Mortuary Support qualification, for which funding and support will be provided.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Mortuary Support Officer position?

The position is full-time, requiring 37.0 hours per week.

Is there a possibility for ongoing employment after the fixed term ends?

The fixed-term role is until 1st August 2026, after which employment may be reviewed based on availability and vacancies.

What type of duties will I be expected to perform in this role?

You will undertake a range of administrative and non-invasive clinical duties in the mortuary office, deceased reception area, and autopsy suites.

Will I need to be part of an on-call rota?

Yes, you will be expected to join the mortuary on-call rota, performing non-invasive clinical duties, for which standby and call-out payments will apply.

What qualifications will I need to obtain after starting this job?

You will be expected to achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Mortuary Support qualification, for which funding and support will be provided.

Are there any specific criteria for applying for this role?

Yes, to be shortlisted for an interview, you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification included in the job application.

Does Bristol City Council provide support for disabled applicants?

Yes, Bristol City Council is a Disability Confident employer and guarantees an interview to applicants who identify as disabled and meet the essential criteria.

What benefits does Bristol City Council offer?

The council offers an excellent rewards package, including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.

Who should I contact for further information about the role?

For further information, you can contact John Pitchers regarding the job details.

Is this role suitable for casual workers or agency employees?

Yes, if you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency working with Bristol City Council, this post will be a fixed term contract.

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