Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Anatomical Pathology Technician. The successful post holder will be required to carry out both routine and advanced post mortem procedures & communicate technical autopsy information to Consultant Pathologists.
You must be capable of effectively applying empathetic and counselling skills when dealing directly with bereaved relatives. Will be routinely required to deal with range of extremely sensitive issues, e.g. explaining post mortem procedures, religious issues etc
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry out post mortem procedures and communicate sensitive and confidential information to the police, coroner’s officers, pathologists and Trust staff.
Cleaning & maintaining work environment and equipment, and completion of all required documentation.
Communicates with funeral directors providing information with respect to the deceased such as body sizes for coffins, date of release of the body.
Receipt and release of the deceased.
Explain a range of issues directly to deceased relatives e.g. post-mortem procedure, the Coroner and inquest process, retention of tissue & organs following post mortem etc.
Person Specification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Extensive practical experience in a range of advanced autopsy, reconstruction and infection control procedures.
Desirable
- Working towards Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology) or Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology.
Desirable
- ECDL or similar demonstrating computer literacy
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: 25 August 2025
