Deputy Mortuary Manager

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Staff benefits

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a fully qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician to join the mortuary team as Deputy Mortuary Manager at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The post supports the Mortuary Service Manager and works within a team of APTs and MEOs to organise a comprehensive mortuary, post mortem and Medical Examiner’s office/service.

The role requires registration, a strong background in Anatomical Pathology Technology, and a commitment to high

Qualifications

• Holds RSPH/RIPHH Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
• Level 3/4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology desirable
• Registered with Academy for Healthcare Sciences or Science Council
• Member of Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists
• Strong grasp of medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Assist Mortuary Service Manager to ensure a safe, secure and efficient mortuary, PM and Medical Examiner’s service
• Organise mortuary workflows and contribute to post mortem examinations
• Provide technical assistance, including dissection skills, input to post mortem examinations
• Work with MEOs to support bereaved families
• Maintain records, databases and confidential documentation
• Participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours APT duties

Skills

Anatomical Pathology

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

On-call duties

Education

RSPH/RIPHH Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Level 3 & Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician to join the mortuary team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as the Deputy Mortuary Manager.

The post has been established to support the Mortuary Service Manager & work within the team of APT’s & MEO’s in the organisation of a safe, secure, effective & comprehensive mortuary, post mortem & Medical Examiner’s office/service for the needs of the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & the wider community.

Applicants should hold the RSPH/RIPHH, Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or level 3 & level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology) & ideally have 5 years post Diploma/Level 4 mortuary experience, they should be registered with the Academy for Healthcare Sciences &/or possess Science Council Registration; they should be a member of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists.

You will be required to have a good understanding of medical terminology so they can work with the MEO’s to provide an all-encompassing service for the bereaved.

The successful candidate will be expected to show a high degree of professionalism, have a compassionate, empathetic and mature attitude and be vigilant of the strict confidentiality policy required for the post; they will be required to participate in an on-call rota for out of hours APT duties.

All mortuary staff play a part in the death certification process; the APT’s are pivotal to this service by providing technical assistance, dissection skills and input to the post mortem examination service; they will also be undertaking external examinations of deceased as applicable to the Medical Examiner’s Services, and where appropriate, work alongside the MEO’s who will provide a specific conduit for bereaved families.

The Chief APT/Deputy Mortuary Manager will assist with all processes relating to handling of the deceased from admission to release, upkeep of records and databases and assist with all post mortem room duties as directed by the Service Manager & Pathologist.

Closing date of applications: 25 September 2026

Interview date: 9 October 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about the role, team, or working environment, feel free to get in touch for an informal chat. Speaking with us before applying is completely optional, but it can help you decide if this opportunity is the right fit for you.