Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English, Maths, and Science
• Hold Level 3 or a diploma in RSPH
• Willing to work towards RSPH level 4
• Informed Consent HTA qualification

Desirable

• Biology, or a Forensic qualification
• Bereavement qualification
• MEO training 26 Modles RCpath

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a Mortuary and hold a level 3 qualification in RSPH
• Demonstrate an understanding of customer care when liaising with the public on the telephone, electronic and / or face to face.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively
• Able to explain complex medical conditions
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre deceased patients
• Dealing with bereaved and confrontational persons, either in person or over the telephone.
• Experience of team working within the Mortuary, bereavement and medical examiner office

Desirable

• Bereavement training
• Working with Medical Examiner and Bereavement teams

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).