Mortuary & Bereavement Support Assistant | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24,465 pa |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bedford, MK42 9DJ |
| Cwmni: | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7823227/418-AHP3227-SSJ |
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We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and hard working individual to join the Mortuary & Bereavement Office Team, assisting in co-ordinating the day to day functions of the Mortuary & Bereavement Service.
This role will be cross site and successful applicants will be required to work on a rota system at both Bedford hospital and the Luton & Dunstable hospital.
Carrying out the administrative procedures required in relation to patient deaths, including reception duties, admission/discharge of deceased patients.
Assist in providing correct, informative, support and advice to bereaved relatives.
Assists with preparing deceased for Post Mortem, viewings and identifications
Contribute to maintaining a high quality service through evaluation and monitoring.
Assist the Mortuary & Bereavement Office Team in developing the service in response to Trust requirements and national initiatives.
Prioritise care of deceased at all times.
Possibility for role to develop into future opportunities in Anatomical Pathology Technology and Medical Examiner Officer training.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive and clear information, advice and practical support to patients, bereaved families, friends and staff about procedures following death. Where required assist with locating and distribution of patient property.
• Ensure that there is effective two-way communication between the Mortuary & Bereavement Service and external agencies such as His Majesty’s Coroner’s Office, The Registry Office, provide data for the office of National Statistics, crematoria and cemeteries locally, Funeral Directors, Local Council and the Police as required.
• Support the Mortuary & Bereavement Office Team in ensuring that documentation used by the service is consistent and of a high quality.
• To comply with Policies and Procedures commensurate to role.
• Ensure the Deceased Patient Check List is completed, appropriately, signed and dated.
• Maintains computer and written records relating to the deceased’s admission and discharge.
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Mar 2026