Job summary
We are looking for an experienced anatomical pathology technologist to work as a specialist and team lead to assist with the provision of an efficient and smooth-running mortuary service. The John Radcliffe mortuary provides a post mortem service to the Trust and HM coroner for both adult and paediatric post mortems. As a specialist paediatric centre the mortuary is a specialist referral centre for other hospitals.
The successful candidate should have demonstrable post-mortem experience, hold a BSc a in biological or forensic science subject and teh RSPH level 3 and 4 diplomas in anatomical pathology.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to
- Assist in the efficient organisation of the mortuary and post-mortem service.
- Perform both adult and paediatric post-mortem procedures of varying complexity, some of which require a high degree of skill and experience.
- Exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries.
- Deputise for the Mortuary manager in their absence.
- Act as team lead – supervising and training junior staff.
- Work at any of the mortuary sites within the Trust as and when required (3 sites, two within Oxford and 1 in Banbury)
- Take part on the on call rota covering weekend, bank holiday and evening or night duties, which requires a flexible approach to hours of employment.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in a biological / forensic Science
- RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
Desirable
- Previous team management
- Demonstrated competence for lone working as taking part in an on call service
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and demonstrable experience of techniques within adult post mortems
- Specialist knowledge and demonstrable experience of techniques within paediatric post mortems
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of IT architecture in running of complex analytical equipment and mortuary information systems
- Practical skills associated with autopsy 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: 14 October 2026
