Job Details: Salary range: GBP 46,437 : GBP 49,638 per annum Work location: 200 Townmead Road, London, SW6 2RE Hours per week: 36.00 Contract type: Permanent Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check Closing date: 25 May 2025 Interview date: 18 June 2025 Contact details for Informal discussion: Paul Abrahams, Mortuary Manager on or on the role An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen at Fulham Public Mortuary for a skilled and experienced Deputy Mortuary Manager. Fulham mortuary serves the London Boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow. It receives and cares for an average of 1,000 deceased patients per year. Each year, the mortuary team carry out an average of post:mortem examinations, on behalf of the West London Coroner. The mortuary conducts a full range of invasive post:mortems including forensic and high:risk and it is also a Designated Disaster Mortuary with extensive facilities and storage. The mortuary was recently inspected by the HTA and was given a good assessment with minimal recommendations. Employed by Hammersmith and Fulham Council, you will benefit from; competitive salary with paid overtime, on:call and stand by, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, 23 days paid holiday per annum and attractive sickness, health and wellbeing support. Only applicants who are fully qualified as Anatomical Pathology Technologists will be considered. You must hold a certificate or diploma as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist, preferably new Level 4 diploma. In addition, you should have a minimum of 5 years' employment in a mortuary, and at least 2 years Post Level 4 Qualification. You must be able to demonstrate experience working in an NHS or Local Authority mortuary post:mortem room and be competent to deal with all types of post:mortem examinations including high:risk and forensic cases. You will possess a positive and flexible attitude and may be required to support weekend or out of hours working for special investigations or other duties, dependent on the needs of the service. A fortnightly on:call rota with Uxbridge Public Mortuary is in place. Remuneration is paid for both stand:by and call:outs, outside normal working hours. You will be expected to deputise for the Mortuary Manager when required and should have excellent organisational and team working skills. You must have a sound knowledge of the current HTA codes of practice and standards to ensure that the mortuary complies with the conditions of the HTA licence. Ideally, you will have previous experience acting in the role of; 'Person Designated' or 'Designated Individual' making you suitable to step in when the Mortuary Manager, who is the Designated Individual'. It is essential that you have experience dealing with bereaved relatives in a professional and sensitive manner. You will need to respond to sometimes difficult situations and work with a range of stakeholders. Maintaining the dignity and security of the deceased will be your upmost priority. You will also be required to carry out some training duties and supervise any locum staff when necessary. On:going training, support and development in your career will be provided including regular competency audits, performance appraisals and a range of Council training.As Fulham mortuary is a Designated Disaster Mortuary, applicants should have a knowledge of Mortuary Disaster Planning, but training can be provided by the Mortuary Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone who is aiming to progress their technical and managerial skills in an innovative mortuary with a dynamic team.Only applicants who are fully qualified as Anatomical Pathology Technologists will be considered. Please refer to the Role Profile for more information. Role Specific Qualifications: Certificate or diploma as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist,preferably new Level 4 diploma. Our People Values: How we act defines who we a