Service Lead for Mortuary and Bereavement

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Orpington · £55524.00 to £62652.00 · onsite We are seeking a Service Lead for Mortuary and Bereavement to provide a professional, proactive and sensitive service to bereaved relatives, whilst ensuring the Trust's statutory obligations are fulfilled. The successful candidate will take responsibility for continuously reviewing practice and developing policies which incorporate national guidance and Human Tissue Authority Legislation. Key responsibilities include: Deputising for the Head of Service Organising and participating in routine and specialised postmortem provision, ensuring HTA compliance Overseeing the day-to-day running of the mortuary and bereavement office Managing the bereavement supervisor and ensuring the smooth running of the service Liaising with external agencies, including the coroner's office, Police, GPs, Treasury Solicitors, councils, and financial institutions Ensuring efficient and professional liaison with clinical, nursing, and clerical staff Working with the Head of Service to ensure that all SOPs, risk assessments, and audits are undertaken and updated Maintaining cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of the department, including creating and maintaining records Participating in on-call service rota The Trust offers a competitive salary of £55,524 to £62,652 per annum, plus a high-cost allowance. To be successful in this role, you will need to have: RSPH Diploma and Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology Level 4 Qualification RSci/CSci Accredited or AHCS registered Management experience Substantial skills in routine and specialised post-mortems Anatomical and Forensic Knowledge A strong sense of personal and team accountability Training and teaching skills Experience of reporting and managing HTARIS Excellent knowledge of clinical governance, HTA, and Health and Safety legislation Experience of working with bereavement services 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.