# Mortuary Assistant Technical Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mortuary-assistant-technical-officer/a1ac9f25-213c-44c8-8ec2-edae915efb7a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mortuary-assistant-technical-officer/a1ac9f25-213c-44c8-8ec2-edae915efb7a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Location:** Leicester Royal Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Laboratory technician - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-18T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-04T08:51:23.146Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Mortuary/Mortuary-v8273446 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8273446?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Area of Work: Your primary base will be Leicester Royal Infirmary; however, travel between UHL’s hospital sites will be required. Working pattern: 37.5 hours/week - 7.5 hours/day within the period 08.00 to 17.00 Reports to: Mortuary Manager Accountable to: General Manager, Cellular Pathology ### Main duties of the job The Mortuary is a specialty within Cellular Pathology. We care for patients who have died within the Leicester hospitals and the surrounding community. We provide a comprehensive range of services that includes Coronal, Forensic and Paediatric post-mortems and in recent years have developed and launched a Computerised Tomography Post Mortem (PMCT) service. As an Assistant Technical Officer in the Mortuary Service you will be required to carry out a wide range of tasks related to mortuary service work. Working in the departments patient reception areas / fridge rooms, your main duties will be receiving and releasing deceased patients from our care, completion of all paperwork associated with patient care and provision of a vital Front of House service i.e. dealing with telephone and email enquiries and welcoming visitors to the department in an appropriate manner. Full training will be given but demonstrable experience of working in a mortuary or allied profession and all aspects of patient care including the use of specialist equipment and supporting the bereaved would be an advantage. In addition candidates will have an empathetic, caring and helpful manner, excellent attention to detail and communication skills and a thorough understanding of the importance of good customer service in this unique area of healthcare. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to join our small but dedicated team within the Mortuary. Staff members are expected to work flexibly as part of a busy team, participating in regular rotation between UHL's mortuaries on all 3 hospital sites to ensure a comprehensive and resilient service across the Trust. This application will be closed once sufficient applications have been received. This can happen quickly, therefore early application is advised. Mortuary work involves a significant amount of physical, manual work and can be emotionally challenging. Appropriate advice from Trust health and safety professionals may be sought during the recruitment process to ensure prospective new team members are appropriately supported. Please note a tour of the department and assessment prior to interview will be required. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Physical ability to carry out the tasks required by the role **Desirable** - Evidence of manual dexterity and patient manual handling experience ### Experience **Essential** - Previous mortuary or allied service working experience. **Desirable** - Evidence of an ability to work to a high standard under pressure or to deadlines. - Experience of using Pathology or other healthcare computer systems. ### Team Working **Essential** - Flexible approach to team working - Evidence of social and team working skills. ### Communication Skills **Essential** - Evidence of a good understanding of the importance of good customer relations. - Displays empathy and a pleasant, helpful manner. - Flexible approach to team working - Evidence of ability to communicate effectively, accurately and appropriately at all levels by telephone and face to face **Desirable** - Previous experience of working with the bereaved ### Qualifications/Training **Essential** - Broad general education to GCSE level or equivalent. ### Analytical/Judgement Skills **Essential** - Excellent attention to detail - Can work accurately and methodically according to written procedures - Uses initiative within scope of role/practise. Aware of own limitations ### Planning/Organisational Skills **Essential** - Ability to work accurately following verbal and written instructions. - Ability to prioritise work appropriately ### Equality, Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. - All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others ### Other requirements specific to the role **Essential** - Evidence of social and team working skills - Demonstrates sensitivity in difficult situations Computer literate. **Desirable** - Familiar with healthcare IT systems and Microsoft Office software ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours ## Documents - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [assistant technical officer - mortuary (pdf, 240.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10588996) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.