Trust Mortuary Services Manager | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£58,133 - £65,261 per annum incl. HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW10 9NH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Trust Mortuary Services Manager to lead the delivery of a high-quality mortuary and after-death care service across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, West Middlesex University Hospital, and potentially Hillingdon Hospital.

The post holder will provide operational leadership for all aspects of mortuary and after-death care, ensuring the dignified care of the deceased, support for bereaved families, and compliance with all relevant legislation, Human Tissue Authority (HTA) standards and Trust policies.

Working closely with clinical teams, Medical Examiners, Coroners and external partners, the post holder will ensure the safe, effective and responsive delivery of services while driving continuous quality improvement. They will promote high standards of after-death care across the Trust and provide leadership, guidance and support to staff involved in the care of deceased patients.

The successful candidate will have significant mortuary management experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

The Trust Mortuary Services Manager will provide operational and strategic leadership for Mortuary Services across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, with potential future support to Hillingdon Hospital. The post holder will lead the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate after-death care, ensuring deceased patients and bereaved families are treated with dignity, respect and professionalism.

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the mortuary service, the post holder will ensure compliance with Human Tissue Authority (HTA) standards, legislation, national guidance and Trust policies. They will oversee governance, quality assurance, risk management, service improvement, workforce development, capacity management and emergency preparedness arrangements.

Working closely with Medical Examiners, Coroners, Funeral Directors, Chaplaincy and clinical teams, the post holder will provide specialist advice, lead education and training, manage resources and budgets, and provide assurance to senior leaders on service quality, safety, performance and compliance.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

The Trust Mortuary Services Manager will provide operational and strategic leadership for Mortuary Services across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, with potential future support to Hillingdon Hospital. The post holder will lead the delivery of a safe, compassionate and high-quality service, ensuring deceased patients and bereaved families are treated with dignity, respect and professionalism at all times.

They will be responsible for compliance with Human Tissue Authority (HTA) standards, legislation, national guidance and Trust policies, while overseeing mortuary operations, quality assurance, governance, risk management and service improvement. The role includes leadership of the mortuary workforce, management of resources and budgets, and oversight of capacity, business continuity and major incident arrangements.

Working closely with Medical Examiners, Coroners, Funeral Directors, Chaplaincy and clinical teams, the post holder will provide specialist advice, support education and training, and promote excellence in after-death care across the Trust. They will contribute to strategic planning and provide assurance to senior leaders and Trust committees regarding service quality, safety and compliance.

This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026

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