University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Mortuary Support Worker

The closing date is 26 November 2025

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Administration assistant to support the Mortuary Service. Evidence of administration and clerical experience essential. Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at either Royal Stoke University hospital or Leighton General Hospital. You will be expected to work across all sites in the NMCPS Network. These include, Royal Stoke Hospital, County Hospital Stafford, Leighton and Macclesfield General Hospitals. This is an interesting and important job, previous experience preferred in this field although this is not essential as full training is given.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205- 7598791

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see see attached job description and personal specification for further information.

The post has a primary site of Royal Stoke Hospital or Leighton Hospital with a requirement to travel to County Hospital, Stafford and other sites in the NMCPS Mortuary Network.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see see attached job description and personal specification for further information.

The post has a primary site of Royal Stoke Hospital or Leighton Hospital with a requirement to travel to County Hospital, Stafford and other sites in the NMCPS Mortuary Network.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Basic standard of education including Maths and English
  • Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Familiar with all forms of office equipment
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Broad range of IT skills including proficiency in use of Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Previous patient or customer relations Experience

Desirable

  • Familiarity with Pathology IT systems
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Familiarity with NHS and Trust policies and procedures

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication skills: verbal, listening & written
  • Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and oral)
  • A high level of confidentiality, diplomacy and an empathetic manner when dealing with distressed relatives
  • Able to use own initiative and work effectively as part of a small team and independently
  • Must pay high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Able to prioritise workload
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Basic standard of education including Maths and English
  • Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Familiar with all forms of office equipment
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Broad range of IT skills including proficiency in use of Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Previous patient or customer relations Experience

Desirable

  • Familiarity with Pathology IT systems
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Familiarity with NHS and Trust policies and procedures

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication skills: verbal, listening & written
  • Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and oral)
  • A high level of confidentiality, diplomacy and an empathetic manner when dealing with distressed relatives
  • Able to use own initiative and work effectively as part of a small team and independently
  • Must pay high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Able to prioritise workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Mortuary Manager

Heidi Mansfield

heidi.mansfield@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782672086

Details

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205- 7598791

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Supporting documents

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