Job Description

ESEL Pathology Partnership
Pathology / Cellular Pathology
Mortuary Services Manager Band 8a
37.5 Hrs per Week
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead our Mortuary team. This post will be based at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel. The post holder will be required to Lead and assist in all aspects of Mortuary Services including post mortem provision for adults, perinatal/paediatric cases and care of the deceased.
You will lead and assist on behalf of the Mortuary with Porters competency training/ Hospital medical staff inductions and attend Trust meetings with our service users. Potential applicants should pay particular attention to the and Person Specification for this post to ensure meeting the respective criteria.
For more information please contact Mr Toby Hunt (toby.hunt2@nhs.net).
**Interviews will be held on Monday, 5th January 2026**
Main duties of the job
The mortuary service at Barts Health comprise of one mortuary facility based at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel.
The Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics Division provides diagnostic and screening services for North East London. Our facilities are close to underground and DLR services. The Mortuary service performs approximately 200 post mortems Per annum and is regional referral centre for perinatal cases. The Mortuary is HTA accredited. Our commitment to supporting continuing professional development is evidenced by an excellent training record.
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. 126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Details
Date posted
05 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
64,156 to 71,148 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-7666003ESEL
Job locations
The Royal London Hospital
London
E1 2ES
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments. Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma Level 4, Health Care Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology)

Desirable

• Management Qualification or demonstrable substantive experience

Experience
Essential

• Substantive mortuary experience
• Experience of perinatal and paediatric autopsy work
• Experience of facilitating viewings for relatives and police
• Experience of assisting in forensic autopsies, Coronal and Consented cases

Desirable

• Experience of business planning, preparing capital bids, and bids for resources
• A track record of implementing and managing change
• Experience of managing a budget
• Experience of mortuary management

Knowledge
Essential

• Good knowledge of anatomy
• Understands the importance of following standard operating procedures
• Understanding of the Human Tissue Act and how it applies to mortuary work
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation applicable to mortuary work
• Understanding of Trust bereavement procedures and policies

Desirable

• Excellent operational and process management expertise
• Aware of impact on national NHS strategies on future of Mortuary service delivery
• Experience of Change and Demand management
• Experience of process mapping

Skills
Essential

• Able to undertake a wide range of Mortuary techniques
• Good IT skills
• Able to undertake reconstruction of adult and perinatal cadavers

Desirable

• Competent in complex mortuary techniques and trouble shooting in the mortuary

Other
Essential

• Reliable, responsible, organised person.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to deal sensitively with bereaved relatives
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and flexible
• Respects confidentiality

Desirable

• HTA Consent trained

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma Level 4, Health Care Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology)

Desirable

• Management Qualification or demonstrable substantive experience

Experience
Essential

• Substantive mortuary experience
• Experience of perinatal and paediatric autopsy work
• Experience of facilitating viewings for relatives and police
• Experience of assisting in forensic autopsies, Coronal and Consented cases

Desirable

• Experience of business planning, preparing capital bids, and bids for resources
• A track record of implementing and managing change
• Experience of managing a budget
• Experience of mortuary management

Knowledge
Essential

• Good knowledge of anatomy
• Understands the importance of following standard operating procedures
• Understanding of the Human Tissue Act and how it applies to mortuary work
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation applicable to mortuary work
• Understanding of Trust bereavement procedures and policies

Desirable

• Excellent operational and process management expertise
• Aware of impact on national NHS strategies on future of Mortuary service delivery
• Experience of Change and Demand management
• Experience of process mapping

Skills
Essential

• Able to undertake a wide range of Mortuary techniques
• Good IT skills
• Able to undertake reconstruction of adult and perinatal cadavers

Desirable

• Competent in complex mortuary techniques and trouble shooting in the mortuary

Other
Essential

• Reliable, responsible, organised person.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to deal sensitively with bereaved relatives
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and flexible
• Respects confidentiality

Desirable

• HTA Consent trained

Skills Required