We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Mortuary Team as a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and keen attention to detail. The successful candidate will act as additional resource to receive and release patients at the mortuary and assist at post mortem examinations. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who is keen to develop a career as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist in an NHS mortuary.
Applicants must be willing to work towards a level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology. Full on the job training provided.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level in 5 subjects grade A-C, to include English, Maths and a Science (preferably Biology).
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
Desirable
- GCSE Biology or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working IT systems/data entry
Desirable
- Having some exposure to working with the deceased.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Have good hand-eye co-ordination/manual dexterity skills
- Competent keyboard skills
- Basic analytical skills with an ability to work in a methodical and systematic way.
- Be able to work under pressure, prioritise workload and work to deadlines
- Be able to handle patients and transfer from trolleys to post mortem tables and into refrigerated store.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate efficiently verbally and in writing in English to members of the team and other agencies.
Desirable
- Ability to lead presentations.
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: 23 June 2025
