********PLEASE COMPLEATE THE APPLICATION FORM FULLY, CV'S WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*********** There is currently one whole-time basic grade permanent vacancy available at University Hospital Waterford.
The initial filling of this trainee post will be temporary, pending permanent appointment on successful completion of the required training and qualification.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities · Receive, identify and store bodies/deceased in secure and hygienic conditions.
· Keep accurate records of the deceased and their property in the Mortuary Register and deal with certificates required for disposal and cremation.
· Prepare and reconstitute bodies to agreed standards after 'Post Mortem' examination.
· Arrange for relative and Police/Gardai to identify and view the deceased, and deal sympathetically with bereaved persons.
· Assist with the discharge of the deceased to authorised Funeral Directors in accordance with the law.
· Establish and maintain liaison with Hospital staff, relatives, Funeral Director's, Police/Gardai and Medical staff.
· Perform the cleaning, disinfection and care of the Mortuary to ensure that it is hygienic, safe and efficient at all times.
· Clean, Sterilise and maintain equipment and instruments required by the Pathologists.
· Receive store and transmit specimens taken for analysis and Laboratory examination.
· Perform 'Special Autopsy Techniques' as taught and instructed.
· Be familiar with the management and disposal of pre-24 week pregnancy loss.
· Participate in the training of junior/student/trainee APTs including participation in Anatomical Pathology Technology courses under the auspices of the Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene.
· Educate other groups on Mortuary procedures, as required.
· Document appropriate training received and on-going education of Mortuary procedures, as appropriate.
· Participate in professional development of Mortuary/Staff with support from the Hospital through self-learning and formal courses, or informal 'on the job' training.
· Engage in educating and training undergraduates, interns and post-graduate students, as required.
· Ensure that policy relating to the Department of Pathology is followed.
· Ensure appropriate compliance with International and National guidelines and actively participate in appropriate quality control and quality assurance.
· Ensure the provision of written procedures for all techniques performed.
· Maintain documented policies and procedures including those related to technical processes associated with the Mortuary.
· Maintain Health & Safety standards in the Mortuary work area, including observing Code of Practice for Fire & Accident polices.
· Participate in the Major Emergency Plan according to Health 98 Service Executive policy for deaths, multiple trauma or isolated incidents.
· Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards, etc., and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
· To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.