Senior Mortuary Technician
The closing date is 17 February 2026
Job summary
The successful candidate should have experience of working in a mortuary and experience of conducting postmortems to a high standard. The mortuary and Sandwell Health campus performs post mortems on behalf of the Black Country Coroner and can deal with some quite distressing scenarios through this, the successful candidate should have experience in being able to deal with such cases.
The successful candidate needs to be able to manage patient capacity over 2 sites and maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our patients. They need to be able to maintain traceability over our patients and tissue samples and be aware of how to escalate issues if required.
They need to be able to participate in writing and updating SOPs and assist in risk management and conducting mortuary audits. They will facilitate viewings for our patients.
SWBH also has a maternity department, so there is the requirement to also manage NVF's, stillbirths and neonatal deaths. The successful candidate will also support the certificate office manager as required. There is also the requirement for them to be part of the on call roster, for out of hours assistance which we provide 24/7.
The successful candidate also will be required to ensure the maintenance of equipment in department. There is also the expectation to train other staff in the mortuary and trust as required and ensure staff competencies are kept up to date.
Main duties of the job
- To perform post mortems
- To manage capacity of the mortuary
- To care for the deceased patients in our care
- To abide by HTA regulations
- To create/update Standard Operating Procedures
- To monitor and gather data to assist in the running of the mortuary
- To manage the mortuary in the absence of the mortuary manager
- To facilitate viewings on deceased patients
- To participate in an 'on-call' roster
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
03 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
381-CT-7682950
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust
Grove Lane
Smethwick
B66 2QT
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust
Grove Lane
Smethwick
B66 2QT
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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