The Cellular Pathology Department provides Histology, Neuropathology, Diagnostic Cytology, Research and Mortuary Services. We have an exciting opportunity in support of our autopsy service expansion for which a full-time qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT) are required to support our service expansion.
We provide a regional centralised autopsy service including CT scanning alongside end of life and post mortem care. As a specialist centre we conduct forensic, perinatal and neuropathology post mortem, and receive multiple coroner jurisdiction referrals. We work closely with the chaplaincy and bereavement teams in supporting families and facilitate viewings.
NUTH occupies two mortuary sites at Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospitals. Applicants will be working alongside the APT team, and should meet the essential criteria of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology from the Royal Institute of Public Health (RIPH)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a mortuary and autopsy theatre
- In depth technical knowledge of pathological dissection techniques including advanced autopsy reconstruction and infection control measures
- Knowledge and experience of advanced autopsy, forensic and infection control procedures
- Experience of dealing with bereaved relatives
- Management, supervision and training of staff
- Experience of dealing with bereaved relatives
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Experience of paediatric and perinatal autopsy
- Experience of Neuropathology autopsy
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate at all levels and apply empathy/counselling skills appropriately
- Possess proven skills, e.g. leadership and communication skills and organisation ability
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 20 July 2025
