Mortuary Assistant - Pathology in Glasgow

This is a permanent full-time post. with  rotational shifts covering 24/7

Mortuary Assistants are required to work across various sites in NHSGG&C with the base site being the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The main duties are dealing with the receipt, removal and transfer of deceased, preparing the deceased for viewing and organising and conducting viewings with relatives and completing all paperwork for release of deceased to Funeral Directors. This position will involve lone working.

Candidates should be qualified to higher grade level (3 Highers at Grade C) or above, or be qualified to HNC/SVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification.

The successful candidate must also possess good literacy and numeracy skills, good time management and organisational skills,  excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills and demonstrable knowledge of confidentiality and Data Protection policies

The successful candidate should also have experience of working with the public, preferably in a hospital environment, and should ideally have experience of working with the deceased.

​​​​​​​No previous applicant need apply for this post.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

​​​​​​​Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

​​​​​​​Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.   

Informal Contact: Eileen Docherty, Contact Number 0141 451 5815, Email Eileen.docherty@ggc.scot.nhs.uk