Mortuary Support Officer

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Doncaster is looking for a Mortuary Support Officer for a fixed term of 12 months due to maternity cover. The role involves administrative support in a modern mortuary environment and requires GCSE qualifications in English and Maths, plus Level 3 qualifications or equivalent experience. The candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment to confidentiality. This is a full-time position with an annual salary range between £24,937 and £26,598.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths Grade C/4 or above.
• Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship or equivalent working experience in mortuary or funeral directors.
• Experience of working in a mortuary setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative service for the Mortuary.
• Assist with booking in and release processes both administratively and practically.
• Assist with cleaning and general housekeeping duties.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Keyboard and basic IT skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Effective time management

Education

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

Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship

Job description

Main area Mortuary Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover - All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 190-1152-DIR

Employer Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £24,937 - £26,598 pa/pro rata for part time staff Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 12/01/2026

Mortuary Support Officer

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to join our team as a Mortuary Support Officer/Mortuary assistant within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology partnership for a fixed term period of 12 months. The successful applicant will be based at the Mortuary at Doncaster Royal Infirmary or Bassetlaw Hospital.

The successful candidates must be educated to GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths Grade C/4 or above, have a Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship or equivalent working experience in mortuary or funeral directors. They must have excellent written and verbal communication and be able to work under their own initiative as well as part of a team.

Experience of working in a mortuary setting, handling the deceased and having knowledge of regulatory frameworks is preferred. They will be committed to undertake all on the job training.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a comprehensive administrative service for the Mortuary.
• To assist with the booking in and release processes both administratively and practically.
• To assist with the cleaning and general housekeeping duties within the Mortuary.
• To assist Mortuary staff with viewing/ identification requests.

Working for our organisation

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager. All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis.

The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff, including professional development opportunities and initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

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 ability with a methodical approach.
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work.
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.