Senior Administrative Technical Officer - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

NHS AfC:
Band 4

Main area

Mortuary

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Grade

NHS AfC: Band 4

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Contract

Permanent: 37.5hrs per week

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Hours

Full time hours per week (May need to work weekends.)

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Job ref

Site

QMC Campus

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Town

Nottingham

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Salary
- £22549-£24882
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Closing

18/05/2023 23:59Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Mortuary Team at Nottingham University NHS Trust.

The Mortuary Services receives in excess of 6,000 deceased Patients every year and helping provide support for the Coroners, Police and Funeral Directors for the Trust, Nottingham and the surrounding areas.

The Mortuary Service works alongside the Bereavement Service in coordinating a caring and empathetic service.

As a Senior Administrative Technical Officer, you will be a member of the Mortuary Team and assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost effective, patient focused service consistent with the Nottingham University Hospital Trust's objectives.

The post holder will be performing clerical, administrative and reception duties within the Mortuary environment.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary please familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

The post holder will be working in an environment where deceased Patients are received or released.

The position is primarily office based, however, the post holder may be required to escort relatives or service users of deceased Patients in to the Viewing Suites.

The post holder will have experience in administration skills and an understanding of the Hospitals computer systems.

Previous roles that have required looking after and caring for deceased Patients would be of benefit, but not essential.

The post holder will receive and book appointments for Funeral Directors on collection or delivery of a decedent.

You are also responsible for the day to day organisation of the Coronial work within the office environment.

You will liaise with the Coroners Office, Police and service users to help run and provide the service.

The post holder will be based at QMC Campus but may be required to work at either NCH or QMC.

Working for our organisation

The Mortuary Service is a small friendly service comprising of 12 members of staff.

With some team members with excess of 20 to 25 years experience dealing in Mortuaries and Funeral work, this experience has proved pivotal in supporting the service and aiming to be where we want to be, now and in the future.

The Trust supports a pension scheme and eligibility for a "Blue Light" card with discounts on purchases and entertainment.

Other benefits include "Vivup" and the travel to work scheme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main responsibilities are:
Support the Mortuary Service and ensure that quality is maintained.

To perform office administration and reception duties

Act as main point of contact for Pathologists, Funeral Directors and Coroners Officers

Responsible for the day to day planning of the departments administrative functions including CT Scans and Invasive Post-mortems, by liaising with our service users and Pathologists

Assist with the minutes of local Mortuary Department Meetings as required

Be responsible for the training of staff and new starters in general office processes and procedures

For full job description click twice on Link:
Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of assisting in all Mortuary Documentation
Keyboard Skills and Computer Literacy
Demonstrate ongoing professional development

Desirable criteria

Knowledge and Understanding of Medical Terminology
Demonstrates Competency in Mortuary Administration Procedures

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential criteria

Demonstrate ability to communicate with the Bereaved
Able to demonstrate team working

Desirable criteria

Demonstrate IT skills

Qualified Technician

Desirable criteria

Experience of assisting in all Mortuary Documentation
Qualified Technician

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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience.

Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

Salary:
The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence:

All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy:

NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa's and