Band 5 Mortuary Technician

Job summary

Are you a qualified and experienced Mortuary Technician who has worked within Hospital Settings? Do you have an all-round knowledge of hospital procedures?

NHS Professionals have exciting opportunities for a Mortuary Technician with experience to support our client trusts. You will maintain key relationships with co-workers and other health care professionals across the Trust to ensure an effective service.

The main campus, Croydon University Hospital, is home to the boroughs only Emergency Department and often receives more ambulances than many major trauma centres. The hospital provides more than 100 specialist services, including 24/7 maternity care. An ongoing investment programme is also transforming the facilities available, with a dedicated new childrens unit and multi-million pound intensive care unit opening in 2023.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance with the protocols for the correct identification of bodies for autopsy. This will include obtaining the correct authority to carry out the autopsy, should it be a hospital, Coroners, Forensic, Defence, Private or Limited autopsy.

Transfer of deceased to post mortem suites and the removal, storage and logging of clothing and property. Making adjustments to procedures for obese deceased persons.

Before the arrival of the Pathologist - carrying out of a full external examination of body prior to preparation, noting of scars, distinguishing marks and reporting any potential signs of foul play.

Prior to arrival of the Pathologist, the preparation and evisceration of bodies in line with Standard Operating Procedures and subsequent reconstitution. To include varied operational procedures should the case be infectious.

Assisting the Consultant Histopathologist at autopsies in all cases whether it due to a normal death, suicide, road traffic accident, infectious, decomposed, accidental or any other mode not mentioned.

About us

Here 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 challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want