Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two qualified and compassionate Anatomical Pathology Technicians (APT) to join our Mortuary Services team. This vital role supports the delivery of high-quality mortuary and post-mortem services, working closely with pathologists, coroners, funeral directors, police services, healthcare professionals, and bereaved families.
We are looking for an individual who combines excellent technical expertise with professionalism, sensitivity, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and dignity for the deceased and their relatives.
Main duties of the job
As an Anatomical Pathology Technician, you will:
- Undertake routine and specialist mortuary duties and assist with post-mortem examinations, including high-risk cases and Virtopsys.
- Prepare, receive, store, and release deceased patients in accordance with local policies and legal requirements.
- Assist with body viewing arrangements and provide support to funeral directors and other service users.
- Support compliance with Human Tissue Authority (HTA) regulations and standards.
- Contribute to the maintenance and development of departmental SOPs, risk assessments, and quality standards.
- Train and support junior colleagues and nursing staff in mortuary practices and Care After Death procedures.
- Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate and Diploma or Level 3 and Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
Desirable
- Foundation Degree in Mortuary Science
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mortuary
- Supervised and trained other staff both mortuary and nursing
- Participated in an on-call Rota (therefore worked alone)
Desirable
- Experience of running/organizing a mortuary
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and familiar with specialized techniques required in the mortuary
- Knowledge of HTA and accreditation bodies responsible for the mortuary
Development
Essential
- Committed to personal and professional development
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: 01 September 2026
