Job summary
To assist providing an efficient mortuary service and ensure the department maintains a high standard of care for deceased patients, as well as maintain compliance with the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).
To perform under limited supervision routine activities within the department and assist senior team members.
To provide appropriate advice to clinicians, other visitors to the mortuary and bereaved relatives and friends in respect of care after death.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned to the Trust’s shared commitments, embedding compassion, inclusion, integrity and excellence in their day-to-day practice.
Person Specification
Education and professional
Essential
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE C or equivalent.
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Possess RSPH Level 2 Certificate in Mortuary Support for Mortuary Assistants.
- Healthcare / Science formal education.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in healthcare and/ or working in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of mortuary / care after death work
- Experience supporting individuals in distress
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to concentrate on extended periods and respond to competing demands.
- Ability to deal with potentially distressing situations
- Awareness of the Human Tissue Act/Authority
- Computer literate, skilled in use of Microsoft Office and other software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Awareness of bereavement, cultural and religious needs
Personal qualities
Essential
- Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature often in emotional situations
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Ability to form professional relationships with colleagues
- Ability to problem solving and use initiative
- Ability to work cross site when required
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
