Anatomical Pathology Technician: Sponsorship Available

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.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.

“Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made.”

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.