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Mortuary Technical Assistant – Band 2
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country, employing around 16,000 staff with an annual budget of £1.7 billion. As a top five provider of specialised health services, we offer a wide range of hospital and community services, supporting people with rare and complex medical, surgical, neurological conditions, cancers and genetic disorders.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive environment and recruiting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, irrespective of race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and particularly from under‑represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle. We have declared a climate emergency and have commitments to Net Zero by 2030 for our direct carbon footprint and Net Zero by 2040 for our extended footprint.
Job Overview The Cellular Pathology Department provides Histology, Neuropathology, Diagnostic Cytology, Research and Mortuary Services. We have an exciting opportunity to support our autopsy service expansion by hiring a Mortuary Technical Assistant.
As a specialist centre, we offer a regional centralised autopsy service which includes CT scanning, forensic, perinatal and neuropathology post‑mortems, and multiple coroner jurisdiction referrals. You will be the point of contact for visitors to the mortuaries and support the department team.
Interview Date: Friday 23 January 2026
Hours: 37 hours 30 minutes per week
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details and read all information before applying.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main Duties of the Job The Trust operates two mortuary sites at Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital. You will work alongside the Anatomical Pathology Technician team and other assistants, meeting the essential criteria for the role.
Out‑of‑hour shift cover is offered for PMCT scanning, rotating through daytime, night and weekend shifts to support the growing service. Previous NHS or end‑of‑life care experience, such as with funeral directors, is advantageous, but full training will be provided.
Working for Our Organisation We support flexible working arrangements. If a suitable arrangement can be made to meet service needs, we will strive to accommodate you.
Kindly review the attached Staff Benefits documents available under “Documents to download” or “Supporting documents”.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Participate as part of a team providing mortuary and autopsy services to the Trust, medical staff, police, HM Coroner, funeral directors and other legitimate users.
Assist Anatomical Pathology Technicians by handling front‑of‑house duties such as receiving and releasing bodies, answering telephone calls and helping undertakers with bodies.
Person Specification Qualifications & Education – Essential Criteria
Good general level of education (literacy and numeracy) or equivalent experience.
Valid driving licence.
Knowledge & Experience – Essential Criteria
Experience dealing with bereaved relatives.
Good communication skills.
Dexterous hand‑eye coordination.
Ability to move bodies up to 256 kg with mechanical equipment.
Desirable Criteria
Experience working in the NHS.
Understanding of Health & Safety.
Experience operating mechanical equipment.
Skills & Abilities – Essential Criteria
Self‑organisation and prioritisation ability.
Capacity to concentrate for long periods.
Keyboard proficiency.
Ability to lift weights of 10 kg or more.
Reference Section Note All references from current and previous employers covering a minimum of three years of employment are required. Failure to provide complete references may result in your application not being processed.
Successful candidates requiring a DBS will be required to pay for their DBS certificate, with payment deducted from the first month's pay.
Application Process Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by e‑mail. Check spam folders as well as the inbox. If you are not contacted within four weeks after the closing date, assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Further details or informal visits can be arranged by contacting Gary Miller, Mortuary Operations Manager, at gary.miller4@nhs.net or 0191 2821590.
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Mortuary Technical Assistant – Band 2
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country, employing around 16,000 staff with an annual budget of £1.7 billion. As a top five provider of specialised health services, we offer a wide range of hospital and community services, supporting people with rare and complex medical, surgical, neurological conditions, cancers and genetic disorders.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive environment and recruiting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, irrespective of race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and particularly from under‑represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle. We have declared a climate emergency and have commitments to Net Zero by 2030 for our direct carbon footprint and Net Zero by 2040 for our extended footprint.
Job Overview The Cellular Pathology Department provides Histology, Neuropathology, Diagnostic Cytology, Research and Mortuary Services. We have an exciting opportunity to support our autopsy service expansion by hiring a Mortuary Technical Assistant.
As a specialist centre, we offer a regional centralised autopsy service which includes CT scanning, forensic, perinatal and neuropathology post‑mortems, and multiple coroner jurisdiction referrals. You will be the point of contact for visitors to the mortuaries and support the department team.
Interview Date: Friday 23 January 2026
Hours: 37 hours 30 minutes per week
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details and read all information before applying.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main Duties of the Job The Trust operates two mortuary sites at Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital. You will work alongside the Anatomical Pathology Technician team and other assistants, meeting the essential criteria for the role.
Out‑of‑hour shift cover is offered for PMCT scanning, rotating through daytime, night and weekend shifts to support the growing service. Previous NHS or end‑of‑life care experience, such as with funeral directors, is advantageous, but full training will be provided.
Working for Our Organisation We support flexible working arrangements. If a suitable arrangement can be made to meet service needs, we will strive to accommodate you.
Kindly review the attached Staff Benefits documents available under “Documents to download” or “Supporting documents”.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Participate as part of a team providing mortuary and autopsy services to the Trust, medical staff, police, HM Coroner, funeral directors and other legitimate users.
Assist Anatomical Pathology Technicians by handling front‑of‑house duties such as receiving and releasing bodies, answering telephone calls and helping undertakers with bodies.
Person Specification Qualifications & Education – Essential Criteria
Good general level of education (literacy and numeracy) or equivalent experience.
Valid driving licence.
Knowledge & Experience – Essential Criteria
Experience dealing with bereaved relatives.
Good communication skills.
Dexterous hand‑eye coordination.
Ability to move bodies up to 256 kg with mechanical equipment.
Desirable Criteria
Experience working in the NHS.
Understanding of Health & Safety.
Experience operating mechanical equipment.
Skills & Abilities – Essential Criteria
Self‑organisation and prioritisation ability.
Capacity to concentrate for long periods.
Keyboard proficiency.
Ability to lift weights of 10 kg or more.
Reference Section Note All references from current and previous employers covering a minimum of three years of employment are required. Failure to provide complete references may result in your application not being processed.
Successful candidates requiring a DBS will be required to pay for their DBS certificate, with payment deducted from the first month's pay.
Application Process Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by e‑mail. Check spam folders as well as the inbox. If you are not contacted within four weeks after the closing date, assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Further details or informal visits can be arranged by contacting Gary Miller, Mortuary Operations Manager, at gary.miller4@nhs.net or 0191 2821590.
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