Job Summary
An exciting job opportunity has arisen at GWH Mortuary & Bereavement Services
We are seeking a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join the Mortuary and Bereavement Services team at Great Western Hospital. The post holder will work within a multi-skilled team to provide a safe, effective and respectful service for deceased patients and their families. Knowledge of Human Tissue Authority regulations is essential.
The Mortuary and Bereavement Services team provides a professional and supportive service to patients, families and partner organisations. You will be joining a team committed to high standards of care and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure all mortuary activities comply with HTA standards and Trust policies.
- Support the completion of legal documentation.
- Provide clear and sensitive information to bereaved families, clinical teams and external users.
- Arrange and facilitate viewings and formal identifications.
- Maintain a safe, secure and dignified environment for all deceased patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English, Maths and Science
- Hold Level 3 or diploma in RSPH
- Willing to work towards RSPH level 4
- Informed Consent HTA qualification
Desirable
- Biology, or Forensic qualification
- Bereavement qualification
- MEO training 26 Modles RCpath
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Mortuary and hold a level 3 qualification in RSPH
- Demonstrate an understanding of customer care when liaising with the public on the telephone, electronic and / or face to face.
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively.
- Able to explain complex medical conditions
- Ability to lift and manoeuvre deceased patients
- Dealing with bereaved and confrontational persons, either in person or over the telephone.
Desirable
- Bereavement training
- Working with Medical Examiner and Bereavement teams
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: 10 February 2026
