Senior Mortuary Supervisor – Multi-Site Role

University Hospitals Sussex Nhs Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing is seeking a Senior Mortuary Technician to supervise Mortuary Technicians across multiple sites, coordinate rosters and ensure dignified care of deceased patients in a compliant environment.

You will support bereaved families, oversee HTA compliance and post-mortem related activities, and play a key role in audits, staff development and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced autopsy, forensic procedures.
• Knowledge of HTA legislation and its implications for patient care.
• Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or equivalent qualification.
• Full UK driving licence (Category B).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily mortuary operations and staff rotas across sites.
• Support viewings, funerals and bereaved families with empathy.
• Ensure HTA compliance, audits and quality assurance processes.
• Maintain accurate records and tissue traceability.
• Transfer deceased between Trust sites and external locations.

Skills

Mortuary operations

Leadership

HTA compliance

Staff supervision

On-call management

Education

Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing is seeking a Senior Mortuary Technician to supervise Mortuary Technicians across multiple sites, coordinate rosters and ensure dignified care of deceased patients in a compliant environment.

You will support bereaved families, oversee HTA compliance and post-mortem related activities, and play a key role in audits, staff development and service improvements.