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Mortuary & Cellular Pathology Technician
Hywel Dda University Health BoardPosted Yesterday
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About this role
Job Overview
Applicants are invited to apply for a part-time position (15 hours per week) within the Mortuary Department at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.
Duties will primarily be based within the mortuary service at Bronglais General Hospital however, the post holders will be required to demonstrate flexibility to travel to other mortuary sites for training and service cover as required.
The roles will involve working as part of a rota to ensure appropriate service provision. Candidates must be flexible to cover shifts in line with service needs, and there may be opportunities for additional hours, depending on service demand.
No formal professional qualification is required; however, applicants should have a good level of education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and a Science subject, alongside an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent). Previous experience working with patients and/or relatives in a healthcare setting is essential.
The successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering a high-quality, respectful service within the mortuary environment. They must be able to work independently, manage their own workload effectively, and operate confidently as lone workers.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of mortuary duties and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the department.
Key responsibilities will include the receipt and release of the deceased, accurate recording of valuables and personal property, and preparing the deceased for viewing.
The postholder will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of the mortuary, completing daily worksheets, and carrying out monthly audits.
The role requires effective communication with a broad range of staff and service users, including bereaved relatives, the Medical Examiner Service, hospital wards, and the Coroner’s Service.
A broad knowledge of modern mortuary practices and techniques, along with an in-depth understanding of current legislation, is desirable.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; however, applications are equally welcomed from English and/or Welsh speakers.
Interviews to be held on 30/6/2026
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicants are invited to apply for a part-time position (15 hours per week) within the Mortuary Department at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.
Duties will primarily be based within the mortuary service at Bronglais General Hospital however, the post holders will be required to demonstrate flexibility to travel to other mortuary sites for training and service cover as required.
The roles will involve working as part of a rota to ensure appropriate service provision. Candidates must be flexible to cover shifts in line with service needs, and there may be opportunities for additional hours, depending on service demand.
No formal professional qualification is required; however, applicants should have a good level of education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and a Science subject, alongside an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent). Previous experience working with patients and/or relatives in a healthcare setting is essential.
The successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering a high-quality, respectful service within the mortuary environment. They must be able to work independently, manage their own workload effectively, and operate confidently as lone workers.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of mortuary duties and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the department.
Key responsibilities will include the receipt and release of the deceased, accurate recording of valuables and personal property, and preparing the deceased for viewing.
The postholder will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of the mortuary, completing daily worksheets, and carrying out monthly audits.
The role requires effective communication with a broad range of staff and service users, including bereaved relatives, the Medical Examiner Service, hospital wards, and the Coroner’s Service.
A broad knowledge of modern mortuary practices and techniques, along with an in-depth understanding of current legislation, is desirable.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; however, applications are equally welcomed from English and/or Welsh speakers.
Interviews to be held on 30/6/2026
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.