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NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Mortuary Assistant - Pathology

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 1, 2026
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Original job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

The Mortuary is located within the laboratory building at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) site and is one of the largest in the UK, providing adult, paediatric and forensic services. In addition, there are satellite mortuaries located at a number of hospitals throughout the NHS GG&C area as follows: Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Gartnavel General, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Vale of Leven Hospital and Inverclyde Royal.

The Mortuary service is aligned with the Pathology service for NHSGG&C.

The entire Pathology service for NHSGG&C is delivered from a purpose-built laboratory on the QEUH campus. Essential Service Laboratories (ESLs) are located at the Stobhill and Victoria Infirmary ambulatory care hospitals and at the acute sites of Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Inverclyde Royal Hospital. The Mortuary service is provided by various professional groups including medical staff, Anatomical Pathology Technologists, Mortuary Assistants and Clerical Officers. The department is the busiest Mortuary within the UK, undertaking approximately 3000 post mortem examinations per annum.

The post holder will assist the Mortuary team in the running of a safe, secure, effective and comprehensive mortuary service for the needs of NHSGG&C, Procurator Fiscal and the wider community. The post-holder will act as a Mortuary Assistant at the main Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Mortuary, and the various satellite mortuaries operated by NHSGG&C. They will be expected to work at a range of sites.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Location based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital; you will be expected to work at a range of sites.
Permanent Contract
Full-time position (36 hours per week)
The shift pattern is a rotational shift pattern:

08:30-16:00 Monday - Friday

12:00-20:00 Monday - Friday (currently 1:3)

Weekend

Saturday 09:00-13:00 (1:6)

Key Responsibilities

Receive and release deceased brought into the mortuary from the wards or community, ensuring all identification protocols are followed and strictly adhered to.
Ensuring all relevant documentation is completed correctly, and all mortuary records are kept up to date, including an accurate record being maintained regarding valuables and property accompanying the deceased to the mortuary.
Ensuring any jewellery or property, removed from the deceased whilst in the mortuary before release to the funeral director, police, identified relative is recorded in the ‘Patient‘s Property, Clothing, Cash and Valuables’ register.
Check that all statutory documentation e.g. consent forms, cremation forms, release forms have been completed correctly, and follow up any mistakes. Ensure all documents pertaining to foetal death are completed correctly.
Prepare deceased for viewing/identification by relatives, police etc. Prepare and present bodies for Clinical Staff completing cremation forms.
Provide assistance to Anatomical Pathology Technicians and Crime Scene Officers in examining, photographing and fingerprinting the deceased as instructed.
Ensure patient confidentiality and compliance with organisational Data Protection and security policies.
Help distressed and emotional relatives and staff by providing support and advice in a compassionate way when receiving and giving highly sensitive information.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential

Educated to HNC/ SVQ level 3 or a minimum of 3 Highers at grade C or above (or equivalent qualification)
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Experience of working with the public
Knowledge of Health & Safety policies and procedures
Knowledge of confidentiality and Data Protection policies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good verbal communication skills due to the requirement to liaise with bereaved relatives in a respectful and courteous manner
Good time management and organisational skills
Good physical skills due to the requirement for manual handling

Desirable

Experience of working with the deceased
Good computer skills
A driving licence is also desirable due to the requirement to travel between sites

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
Enhanced pay for working public holidays
NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Robert Cast, Mortuary Operations Manager, On 0141 451 5815 or email Robert.cast@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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Responsibilities

Receive, identify, document, store, and release deceased individuals while maintaining accurate records of statutory paperwork and accompanying property. Prepare deceased individuals for viewing and identification, assist pathology and forensic staff as instructed, and provide compassionate support to bereaved relatives and staff.

Requirements

Applicants must have an HNC or SVQ Level 3, at least three Highers at grade C or above, or an equivalent qualification, along with good literacy and numeracy. Required capabilities include public-facing experience, knowledge of health and safety and data protection, strong communication and organisational skills, and the physical ability to undertake manual handling; experience with the deceased, computer skills, and a driving licence are desirable.

Skills

Mortuary Operations
Deceased Identification And Release
Documentation And Record-Keeping
Patient Property And Valuables Handling
Health And Safety
Confidentiality And Data Protection
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Compassionate Support
Time Management
Organisation
Manual Handling
Public-Facing Service
Body Preparation
Computer Skills
Driving

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle To Work Scheme
Bursary Scheme
Annual Leave
Public Holidays
NHS Pension Scheme
Life Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
Learning And Development Opportunities
Enhanced Public Holiday Pay
NHS Discounts
Counselling And Psychological Therapies

Visa sponsorship

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Hiring contact

Robert Cast

Hiring contact email

Robert.cast@nhs.scot

Keywords

Mortuary
Pathology
Anatomical Pathology Technologists
Post-Mortem Examinations
Deceased Identification
Mortuary Records
Statutory Documentation
Consent Forms
Cremation Forms
Release Forms
Foetal Death Documentation
Patient Property
Clothing And Valuables Register
Body Preparation
Viewing And Identification
Fingerprinting
Photography
Forensic Services
Crime Scene Officers
Health And Safety
Data Protection
Confidentiality
Manual Handling
Bereavement Support
NHS

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