Mortuary Technician

Job title:

Mortuary Technician

Company

NHS

Job description

To Provide comprehensive support to the Mortuary Service in meeting the needs of the East & North Herts NHS Teaching Trust Hospitals, HM Coroner, and the wider community. Take an active role in daily office administration and accurate record-keeping. Manage the admission and discharge of deceased patients from the mortuary, ensuring adherence to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.Main duties of the jobAssist in the preparation of deceased patients for viewings under the supervision of qualified Mortuary staff and support Anatomical Pathology Technologists (APTs) during post-mortem procedures, including the receipt and release of deceased individuals. Perform general cleaning and disinfection of mortuary areas to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. Coordinate the cross-site transfer of deceased patients for post-mortem examinations or storage, ensuring timely, respectful, and compliant handling. Accurately complete all relevant documentation related to the post-mortem process and maintain effective communication with funeral companies, HM Coroners Officers, police, doctors, and Trust staff. Provide compassionate support to relatives or their representatives attending viewings, offering guidance and reassurance throughout the process.About usHere at NHS Professionals, we run England’s largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challengesWork-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leaveOpportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you wantDetailsDate posted28 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£18.52 an hourContractBankWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference numberM0042-82033Job locationsLister HospitalCoreys Mill LaneStevenageSG1 4ABJob descriptionJob responsibilities

  • To liaise with clinical, technical, and administrative teams to coordinate smooth mortuary operations across hospital departments
  • To assist in post-mortem examinations and ensure respectful preparation and reconstruction of deceased patients
  • To preserve and transport specimens for histological, toxicological, and biological testing in line with SOPs and legal requirements
  • To clean and maintain mortuary areas and equipment to meet hygiene and safety standards, including chemical handling procedures
  • To maintain accurate records related to deceased patients, property, and consent while adhering to confidentiality and legal frameworks
  • To communicate sensitively with bereaved families and professionals, demonstrating cultural awareness and excellent interpersonal skills

Job descriptionJob responsibilities

  • To liaise with clinical, technical, and administrative teams to coordinate smooth mortuary operations across hospital departments
  • To assist in post-mortem examinations and ensure respectful preparation and reconstruction of deceased patients
  • To preserve and transport specimens for histological, toxicological, and biological testing in line with SOPs and legal requirements
  • To clean and maintain mortuary areas and equipment to meet hygiene and safety standards, including chemical handling procedures
  • To maintain accurate records related to deceased patients, property, and consent while adhering to confidentiality and legal frameworks
  • To communicate sensitively with bereaved families and professionals, demonstrating cultural awareness and excellent interpersonal skills

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

  • Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.
  • Bereavement Training or relevant experience.
  • Desirable Eden and able to speak with the bereaved
  • Mandatory level 3 or level 4 APT course completion (qualified APT)
  • Mandatory Working knowledge of Human Tissue Authority regulations
  • Desirable Eden and able to speak with the bereaved
  • Mandatory computer and telephone skills

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

  • Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.
  • Bereavement Training or relevant experience.
  • Desirable Eden and able to speak with the bereaved
  • Mandatory level 3 or level 4 APT course completion (qualified APT)
  • Mandatory Working knowledge of Human Tissue Authority regulations
  • Desirable Eden and able to speak with the bereaved
  • Mandatory computer and telephone skills

Expected salary

£18.52 per hour

Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Job date

Sat, 31 May 2025 04:12:47 GMT

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