Mortuary Support Officer

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Mortuary Support Officer to assist in delivering compassionate services for bereaved families. Candidates should have experience in mortuary techniques and qualifications such as GCSEs in Maths and English. The role involves coordinating services during upgrades and maintaining compliance with regulations. This position offers a salary ranging from £24,937 to £26,598 annually, with pro-rata for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above.
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent working experience in mortuary or funeral directors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a sensitive and caring service for bereaved people.
• Coordinate service delivery during refurbishments and facility upgrades.
• Update electronic and paper-based systems to meet HTA regulations.

Skills

Keyboard and basic IT skills

Effective communication skills

Time-management skills

Education

GCSE in Maths and English at level C/4 or above

Level 3 qualification or equivalent working experience

Job description

Mortuary Support Officer

Closing date: 23 November 2025.

We’re looking for a compassionate, experienced professional to join our highly skilled Mortuary Team.

Main duties

• Assist in delivering a sensitive and caring service for bereaved people, partners, visitors and stakeholders.
• Support the Mortuary Manager and colleagues in accordance with HTA requirements, relevant legislation, guiding principles and codes of practice.
• Coordinate service delivery to ensure mortuary provision is maintained during refurbishments and facility upgrades.
• Assist with the admission and release of patients and update electronic and paper‑based systems to meet HTA regulations and guiding principles.

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above.
• Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship or equivalent working experience in mortuary or funeral directors.

Experience

• Ability to follow and work to Standard Operating Procedures and Policy.
• Experience with a range of mortuary techniques.
• Previous NHS experience or funeral director experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Keyboard and basic IT skills.
• Awareness of Health & Safety issues.
• Effective communication skills, written and oral.
• Evidence of effective time‑management skills and methodical approach.

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to complete and maintain mandatory training and required mortuary competencies.
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work.

Values and Behaviours (PROUD)

• Patients first – understanding of how laboratory services are part of the patient pathway and impact on patient care.
• Respectful – developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ownership – understanding the need to accept responsibility for own actions and ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
• Unity – ability to work as part of a team.
• Delivery – ability to work within defined timescales.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS check.

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year (pro rata for part‑time staff).

Company

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.