Mortuary Assistant / Trainee

An excellent opportunity…

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

Brent, Harrow and Barnet Public Mortuary are seeking a Mortuary Assistant/Trainee to join our experienced and specialised Public Mortuary team.

The successful candidate will commence as a Mortuary Assistant, during which time they will be required (after suitable training and supervision), to assist the team with the daily preparation and cleaning of the facility, assisting the Mortuary team and Pathologists during Post Mortem examinations and assisting in the reception and release of the deceased from our care.  

Once suitably experienced, and having met the criteria for training, the Mortuary Assistant will additionally take part in extensive supervised specialist Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT) Post Mortem training, leading to and including entry onto the RSPH Level 3 diploma (APT) course.

The Person

As a career gateway position we are looking for a person who is enthusiastic, keen to learn and progress in this unique and challenging field.  

Previous mortuary experience is not required, but good communication skills and an attention to detail are essential.  

The successful candidate should possess recognised qualifications in Mathematics and English and ideally, be able to demonstrate a caring and empathetic nature. 

Closing date: Wednesday 13 November  2024 (23:59