Band 4 - Mortuary Administrator and Tissue Coordinator

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrator and Tissue Coordinatorto join the Mortuary Team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

We are seeking a motivated and organised individual with experience working within a mortuary environment, ideally in a mortuary support or administrative role. While previous experience is desirable, comprehensive training will be provided for the successful candidate.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and robust traceability records for all post-mortem retained tissue and whole organs, ensuring full compliance with Human Tissue Authority (HTA) regulations and standards.

You will have a good understanding of HTA legislation, standards, and relevant codes of practice, particularly those relating to traceability, consent, retention of tissue and organs, and the wishes of bereaved families.

You will provide administrative and operational support to the Mortuary Team, undertaking a range of office-based duties, maintaining departmental records, and assisting with the cleanliness and upkeep of the mortuary environment.

You will also support the Anatomical Pathology Technologists (APTs) with the admission and release of deceased patients, as well as carrying out routine daily condition and compliance checks to ensure the highest standards of care, dignity, and governance are maintained at all times.

The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday across Watford General and Hemel Hempstead Hospital sites, supporting the senior team in the daily operations of the Mortuary.

Reporting to the Senior Site APT, with direct accountability to the Mortuary Manager, they will ensure compliance with regulations concerning retained post-mortem tissue.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Mortuary to discuss the role before applying.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Jun 2026