Mortuary Services Manager

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Camden Town seeks an experienced Mortuary Service Manager to ensure the efficient operation of mortuary services while upholding the highest standards of care. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, overseeing staff, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and sensitive communication. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a compassionate approach to care for the deceased and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing mortuary operations and compliance with legal and professional standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the hospital mortuary, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Manage post-mortem arrangements and maintain accurate records.
• Provide leadership and uphold dignity in care for the deceased.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Mortuary Service Manager to lead the delivery of safe, dignified, and efficient mortuary services within our NHS Trust. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the mortuary, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, professional standards, and Trust policies. In this pivotal role, you will oversee a team of skilled staff, providing leadership, training, and support to maintain the highest standards of care for the deceased and their families. You will liaise closely with clinical teams, bereavement services, coroners, funeral directors, and external agencies to ensure smooth processes and sensitive communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe, respectful, and efficient operation of the hospital mortuary, ensuring compliance with all legal, professional, and Trust requirements.
• Manage post-mortem arrangements, maintain accurate records, and ensure the facility, equipment, and processes meet the highest standards.
• Provide compassionate leadership, foster professional development, and uphold dignity in all aspects of care for the deceased and their families.
• Liaise with pathologists, coroners, bereavement services, and external agencies, alongside contributing to service improvements and ensuring robust health, safety, and infection control practices.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women\'s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.