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Band 4 Mortuary Technician

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, N18 1QX £33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Closing Date: 13 November 2026 Permanent - Full time

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Mortuary Technician providing compassionate care and advice in death procedures.

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Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Working Pattern

Full-time

Location

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, N18 1QX

Closing Date

13 November 2026

Qualifications & Related Pathways

GCSE C or equivalent in literacy and numeracy skills. Essential

Related degrees/fields: Evidence of professional development

"Essential Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE C or equivalent." — Person Specification

RSPH Level 2 Certificate in Mortuary Support for Mortuary Assistants Desirable

Related degrees/fields: Healthcare / Science formal education

"Desirable Possess RSPH Level 2 Certificate in Mortuary Support for Mortuary Assistants." — Person Specification

Experience Required

Experience in healthcare and/or hospital environment Essential

"Essential Experience in healthcare and / or working in a hospital environment." — Person Specification

Experience of mortuary/care after death work Desirable

"Desirable Experience of mortuary / care after death work." — Person Specification

Experience supporting individuals in distress Desirable

"Skilled in working with potentially distressing situations and dealing with competing demands." — Person Specification

Key Skills

Concentration on extended periods Essential

"Ability to concentrate on extended periods and respond to competing demands."

Dealing with potentially distressing situations Essential

"Ability to deal with potentially distressing situations and respond appropriately."

Computer literacy, Microsoft Office skills Essential

"Aware of the Human Tissue Act/Authority Computer literate, skilled in use of Microsoft Office and other software."

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Essential

"Excellent written and verbal communication skills required for this role."

Software & Systems

Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Essential

"Aware of the Human Tissue Act/Authority Computer literate, skilled in use of Microsoft Office and other software."

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Requisition Details

Job ID: #7991
Employer: NHS Jobs
Location: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, N18 1QX
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Contract: Permanent - Full time
Last Verified: 2026-11-13

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