# Mortuary and Bereavement Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mortuary-and-bereavement-assistant/55d32fef-91ff-4f06-ac74-459de319a8f3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mortuary-and-bereavement-assistant/55d32fef-91ff-4f06-ac74-459de319a8f3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Liverpool University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Assistant - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T13:59:45.654Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Mortuary/Mortuary-v8367669 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Mortuary & Bereavement Assistant is responsible for supporting the Bereavement Officer in delivering a sensitive, responsive, and high-quality bereavement care service in accordance with Trust policies, statutory requirements, and relevant legislation. This role requires knowledge of bereavement processes, cultural considerations, advanced interpersonal skills, and the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external agencies. The post holder will provide operational support within the Bereavement Office and, when required, undertake mortuary duties under supervision, ensuring accurate documentation, dignity, and compliance with legal and ethical standards. Previous applicants need not apply Previous bereavement or mortuary experience is essential. ### Main duties of the job Provide cross‑site support across Bereavement and Mortuary services, acting as a first point of contact for families, staff, and external agencies. Maintain accurate records in line with Trust policy, GDPR, and legal requirements. Liaise with Registrars, Coroner’s Office, Medical Examiners, and clinical teams to ensure timely completion of documentation. Coordinate family visits and ensure safe handling and release of the deceased and patient property. Assist with funeral arrangements and bereavement processes, including post‑mortem consent (after training). Undertake mortuary duties including booking‑in, identification checks, preparation for viewing or release, and support to post‑mortem activity. Maintain cleanliness and safety of facilities and equipment, participate in on‑call rota, and support eye retrieval (after training). ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Detailed information regarding this position and the ideal candidate profile can be found in the accompanying document - please review the attached job description for full details. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Other **Desirable** - Hospital administration and finance arrangements - Evidence of progression in knowledge and career - Positive attitude towards change ### Skills **Essential** - Evidence of effective oral communications skills **Desirable** - Keyboard skills - Evidence of ability to write coherent documents - Good teamwork skills - Ability to work independently without supervision ### Knowledge **Essential** - General awareness of health & safety **Desirable** - Evidence of knowledge of H&S implications when dealing with deceased persons - Understanding of post-mortem examinations & coronial system, issues arising from Redfern report and understanding of registration procedures - Evidence of appropriate knowledge and skills of Microsoft packages ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of organisational skills in all 3 categories (self, others, workload) - Previous administration experience **Desirable** - Experience of dealing with deceased persons and bereaved families ### Qualifications **Essential** - HND or equivalent ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 265.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10694914) - [risk id (pdf, 624.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10694915) - [life at luhft benefits (pdf, 333.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2664) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.