Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Mortuary Services team as an Anatomical Pathology Technician. You will receive structured training and hands-on experience in post-mortem care, mortuary operations, and related administrative duties. This role is ideal for individuals looking to develop a career in anatomical pathology within a supportive and professional environment.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the preparation and reconstruction of deceased patients.
Learn and adhere to health and safety, infection control, and legal requirements.
Support the respectful handling, storage, and release of deceased patients.
Participate in training sessions and complete required competency assessments.
Maintain accurate records and assist with administrative tasks.
Compassionate and respectful approach to care.
Ability to follow procedures and maintain confidentiality.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to learn and adapt in a sensitive environment.
Exposure to mortuary operations, post-mortem procedures, and bereavement services.
Career progression within Mortuary Services upon successful completion of training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate in Anatomical pathology Techniques or equivalent qualifications/experience
Desirable
- Diploma in anatomical pathology techniques
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate practical experience in routine and high risk post mortems
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking forensic post mortem examinations
- Evidence of out of hours working
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of coronial system
- A detailed knowledge of H&S within a mortuary environment
- Understanding of the requirements of HTA
Desirable
- Understanding of ISO standards for UKAS accrediation
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills
- Good IT skills
Other
Essential
- Evidence of own personal on-going development (CPD)
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: 16 February 2026
