Job Summary
An exciting job opportunity has arisen at GWH Mortuary & Bereavement Services
We are looking for a compassionate, skilled professional to support the delivery of a safe, effective and dignified service for deceased patients and their families. Working as part of a multi-skilled team, you will contribute to the smooth running of the mortuary, ensuring high standards of care and compliance at all times.
A solid understanding of Human Tissue Authority (HTA) regulations is essential, as you will play a key role in maintaining regulatory standards and supporting best practice across the service.
Main duties of the job
- Supporting the day-to-day operation of the mortuary
- Ensuring respectful and lawful care of the deceased
- Assisting with post-mortem procedures as required
- Liaising with families, clinical teams, funeral directors and partner organisations
- Upholding HTA standards and contributing to audits and quality improvement
- Working collaboratively within a supportive, professional team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English, Maths and Science
- Hold Level 3 or diploma in RSPH
- Willing to work towards RSPH level 4
- Informed Consent HTA qualification
Desirable
- Biology, or Forensic qualification
- Bereavement qualification
- MEO training 26 Modles RCpath
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Mortuary and hold a level 3 qualification in RSPH
- Demonstrate an understanding of customer care when liaising with the public on the telephone, electronic and / or face to face.
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively
- Able to explain complex medical conditions
- Ability to lift and manoeuvre deceased patients
- Dealing with bereaved and confrontational persons, either in person or over the telephone.
- Experience of team working within the Mortuary, bereavement and medical examiner office
Desirable
- Bereavement training
- Working with Medical Examiner and Bereavement teams
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: 17 April 2026
