EG244847 - Mortuary Manager

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications are invited for an experienced and motivated Mortuary Manager to join the team at the new NHS Grampian integrated Mortuary (opened November 2025). This position will provide mortuary facilities for Aberdeen city, Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Northern Isles, Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service and Police Scotland in a purpose-built facility. The post holder will lead the operations of the Mortuary services, ensuring the highest standards of care, dignity and professionalism for the deceased and their families while managing a skilled team and ensuring compliance with all legal, health and safety requirements.

The post holder will be qualified to degree level in a relevant science subject and have a Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology Level 4, accompanied by demonstrable knowledge gained through training and experience.

Additional Information for Candidates

As from 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at .

Please note - If this post operates within the Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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