Job Summary
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Mortuary and Bereavement team based at Sheffield Children’s Hospital as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT).
The successful candidate will hold a Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology or Level 3 Anatomical Pathology Technology.
Main duties of the job
- To participate in and help coordinate the smooth running of the Mortuary and Bereavement Service within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership.
- To undertake all aspects of administrative work associated with the Mortuary and Bereavement service.
- Operate within a highly flexible team for the effective overall delivery of patient care.
- To possess the skills and qualifications to work as an APT and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Mortuary and Bereavement processes.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate in Anatomical Pathology technology or Level 3 Anatomical Pathology technology
- Up to date training – manual handling
- Commitment to undertake all on the job training
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- Diploma in Anatomical Pathology technology or Level 4 Anatomical Pathology technology or equivalent experience and willing to complete required training
- Registration with AAPT (Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive relevant experience of working within a hospital or public mortuary, including, hazardous implants removal understanding medical information, training.
- Experience with a range of Mortuary techniques.
- Knowledge of dissection and reconstruction, including suturing, evisceration of organs, scalpel use, suturing for facial reconstruction/corneal retrieval, enucleation.
- Knowledge of organ retention, post mortem issues, consent form issues, inc sensitive disposal of organs
- Knowledge of sample taking and distribution
Desirable
- Knowledge of advanced autopsy, forensic, and infection procedures.
- Previous NHS experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Keyboard and IT skills with basic understanding of MS Word, Excel and Access
- Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Effective Communication skills, written and oral
- Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
Desirable
- In depth understanding of Word, Excel, power point and access.
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: 07 September 2025
