Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Mortuary Entry Level Technologist to join our hard working and friendly team. Applications from those who are currently working towards completion of RSPH Level 3 certificate are also welcome.
The successful candidate will enrol and full participate in the Level 3 Anatomical Pathology Technologist course and undertake training to carry out Mortuary and Post-mortem duties under supervision.
The SYB Histopathology department provides a complete analytical and diagnostic Histopathology service across the SYB region. Mortuary services lie within the histopathology specialty and provide comprehensive care to patients who pass away within the hospital and / or community setting. Whilst this role has a base location, flexibility is required to cover other sites as and when needed.
Main duties of the job
- Enrol and fully participate in the level 3 Anatomical Pathology Technologist course. Undertake course work on time and complete all evidence required for portfolio completion.
- Undertake training to perform routine and complex post-mortem procedures, including evisceration, dissection, and body reconstruction, following strict health and safety protocols under supervision
- To work as part of a team providing a highly specialized clinical and technical paediatric and/or adult post-mortem service.
- To assist the APT, Senior APT and pathologist in the diagnosis of the cause of death for SYBP cases and external referrals for coroner and hospital requested post-mortems
- To provide advice and support to bereaved relatives and medical staff.
- To undertake training in order to carry out routine mortuary and post-mortem duties under supervision in the mortuaries and post-mortem suites on any of our sites as directed by senior staff.
- To ensure that all statutory obligations are met regarding the management of deceased individuals.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards Certificate in Anatomical Pathology technology or Level 3 Anatomical Pathology technology
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above
- Commitment to undertake all on the job training
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Level 3 qualification e.g. Certificate in Anatomical Pathology technology or Level 3 Anatomical Pathology technology, NVQ, 2 A-Levels (eg Biology, Anatomy), Apprenticeship or equivalent working experience in mortuary or funeral directors.
Desirable
- Registration with AAPT (Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working within a hospital or public mortuary, including, hazardous implants removal understanding medical information, training.
- Experience with a range of Mortuary techniques
- Awareness or willingness to develop knowledge and competency of dissection and reconstruction, including suturing, evisceration of organs, scalpel use, suturing for facial reconstruction/corneal retrieval, enucleation
- Awareness or willingness to develop knowledge and competency of organ retention, post mortem issues, consent form issues, inc sensitive disposal of organs
- Awareness of advanced autopsy, forensic, and infection procedures.
Desirable
- Awareness of sample taking and distribution
- Previous NHS experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Keyboard and IT skills with basic understanding of MS Word, Excel and Access
- Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Effective Communication skills, written and oral
- Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
Desirable
- In depth understanding of Word, Excel, power point and access.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
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: 31 August 2025
