Relevant Material Lead and Administrative Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, MK42 9DJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9418-26-0239 |
Summary
Mortuary and Bereavement Responsibilities Assist the Mortuary and Bereavement Office team in coordinating the daytoday functions of the service across both sites. Carry out all administrative procedures related to patient deaths, including reception duties and the admission and release of deceased patients. Provide accurate, sensitive information, support, and guidance to bereaved relatives. Assist with preparing the deceased for postmortem examination, viewings, and formal identifications. Contribute to maintaining a highquality service through ongoing evaluation and monitoring. Manage administrative tasks across both sites, including monitoring shared email inboxes, updating all relevant systems daily, and ensuring national records and GP services are notified of deaths. Provide accurate daily admission information for the Medical Examiner Officer (MEO) service and other service users as directed by the Mortuary Manager. Offer clear, practical information and support to patients, bereaved families, friends, and staff regarding procedures following a death, including assisting with locating and distributing patient property when required. Maintain effective two way communication between the Mortuary and Bereavement Service and external agencies such as His Majestys Coroners Office, the Registry Office, the Office for National Statistics, crematoria, cemeteries, funeral directors, local authorities, and the police. Please refer to the attached JD.