Trust Mortuary Services Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£58,133 to £65,261 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW10 9NH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

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.

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