University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Mortuary Officer
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Mortuary Officer - Derbyshire Pathology - Chesterfield Site
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Derbyshire Pathology for a well-organised and compassionate individual to join the Mortuary Team on a fixed-term basis.
The successful candidate will be a well-organised individual to provide administrative, reception, and operational support within the Mortuary Service, ensuring the respectful admission, care, and release of deceased persons.
Working as part of the Mortuary Team, the post holder will assist Anatomical Pathology Technologists and other colleagues in delivering a safe, secure, and efficient service, maintaining the dignity of the deceased and supporting the needs of bereaved families, HM Coroner, and Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be expected to show a high degree of professionalism, have a compassionate, empathetic, and mature attitude, and be vigilant of the strict confidentiality policy required for the post.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative, reception, and operational support within the Mortuary Service.
- Assist Anatomical Pathology Technologists and other colleagues.
- Maintain the dignity of the deceased.
- Support the needs of bereaved families, HM Coroner, and Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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Requirements
- Good general education (4 GCSE’s including a science).
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting or similar surroundings, and/or with deceased persons.
- Physically fit and able to lift/manoeuvre deceased persons with and without the use of mechanical aids.
- Frequent exposure to unpleasant and distressing circumstances.
- Good knowledge of computers, Microsoft packages, and keyboard skills for data entry into hospital IT systems (training on IT systems will be given).
Key Qualities
- Trustworthy, reliable, and able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism with all stakeholders.
- Approachable and supportive to all levels of staff and bereaved families in a non-judgmental and discreet manner.
Closing Date of Applications
15 October 2026
Interview Date
29 October 2026
About the Employer
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
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Our Fundamental Values
- Compassion
- Openness
- Excellence
In Return We Will Offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact
Name: Stacey O'Brien
Job title: Deputy General Manager
Email address: stacey.obrien@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01246 514726
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