Main area Pathology Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Some participation in out of hours on-call may be required) Job ref 110-HS025-1126
Employer Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Royal Glamorgan Hospital Town Llantrisant Salary £50,129 - £57,365 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59
Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.
Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.
At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.
Discover more about working with us here:
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced professional to join us to lead our Mortuary and Bereavement Services in CTMUHB.
We have three licensed mortuaries based in Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Prince Charles Hospital and Princess of Wales Hospital and are currently reviewing our model of how we provide our services. At the heart of our services is the importance of dignity for the deceased and care of the bereaved as well as strong conformance to regulatory standards.
We are seeking a highly motivated leader who shares our passion for high standards of dignified care of the deceased and bereaved families. You’ll have experience of ensuring compliance to regulatory standards, understanding t he requirements within the Mortuary, as well as the Medical Examiner Regulations 2024.
Leading by example you’ll have the ability to inspire and develop teams in a culture of continual quality improvement. If this like a role that fits with your values and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be the lead for the Mortuary and Bereavement Services, working autonomously and liaising with all members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the care of the deceased and with service users.
Is responsible for all aspects of after death care including the assessment, planning and evaluation of direct interventions with users. They will be expected to monitor and ensure a positive, caring, professional service, incorporating stakeholder and relatives’ feedback to improve quality of care delivered.
Will provide specialised training for staff regarding the management of after death care processes, and act as an effective role model and mentor for the professional delivery of the services, promoting excellence throughout practice.
The post holder will ensure dignified care of the deceased in line with the laws and codes of practice relating to the mortuary and ensure that all staff adhere to them.
Duties will be undertaken across multiple UHB sites - mortuaries are at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Prince Charles Hospital and Princess of Wales Hospital.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or ‘B1’ Level if you’ve learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn’t mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients. Have a look at the ‘Croeso Candidate!’ guide attached below for more information.
Working for our organisation
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
- We listen, learn, and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
- RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or equivalent
- Management or Leadership Qualification
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of current legislation relating to Coroner’s post mortems, death registration and statutory duties.
- Knowledge of workforce, resource and financial management acquired through formal training to Master’s Level or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
- Knowledge of clinical risk and governance, quality management and the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) structures.
Experience
- Experience of training staff.
- Experience of leadership/staff management.
- Budget management.
Abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively and engage others in service development.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with minimum supervision.
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Values
- Demonstrate ability to be caring and compassionate, dealing with the recently bereaved and the care after death.
- Committed to quality improvement and high quality service delivery.
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Equality and Diversity: We welcome applications from all protected groups under the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership, as well as those from the Armed Forces community.
Sponsorship: Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance .
Use of AI: We review applications against role-specific criteria. Whilst AI tools can be helpful, applications that rely heavily on AI-generated or generic content may not provide the necessary detail, which may reduce the chances of being shortlisted. To give your application the best chance, please ensure the information you provide is both accurate and authentic, and tailor your examples to the criteria in the Person Specification.
Correspondence: Please check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the address on your application. Applications are accepted in Welsh or English with no preference.
Additional information: We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks and, where required, Professional Registration verification.
We are proud to be a living wage employer.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name Martin Ludlam Job title Cellular Pathology and Mortuary Service Manager Email address [email protected] Telephone number 01443 443343
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