Job overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and compassionate Head Anatomical Pathology technician/Mortuary manager to lead our mortuary services with professionalism, dignity, and clinical excellence at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of mortuary operations, ensuring the highest standards of care for the deceased and their families, and maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Main duties of the job

You will need to have significant experience in a senior mortuary role, with proven leadership skills. Your knowledge of mortuary legislation, health and safety, and infection control will need to be exceptional and in depth.  Communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach and ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations with discretion is essential. You will lead by example and be a role model for the people you lead.

In return you will be welcomed and supported by a dedicated and friendly Pathology management team. You will be working in a recently updated facility and with a team that is growing. We will provide you with access to ongoing professional development and training

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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