The Bereavement and Mortuary Service at Betsi Cadwaladr Health board is looking for an enthusiastic, committed individual to join them as a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician.
You will assist in maintaining the Mortuary and body storage services, across the Health board, while working to your vocational and academic qualifications.
This is a mentally and physically challenging role, managing the deceased and bereaved, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
This role is for those that already hold the RSPH Level 3 or 4 in Anatomical Pathology or equivalent qualifications. Banding salary will be dependent on the qualification and experience.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic, self motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Essential quality is being able to demonstrate empathy towards the bereaved. Within the role there will be regular contact with external agencies such as Coroner services, Police and Funeral Directors. Current working knowledge of Home Office & Coronial post mortem requirements and the Human Tissue Authority Standards is also required.
You should be able to assist pathologist to a high-quality standard with Coronial and hospital post-mortems. You will be required to provide mortuary and bereavement cover on other sites within BCUHB.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- RSPH level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology) or earlier equivalent with demonstrable equivalent knowledge to the new Diploma.
- Knowledge and understanding of current legislation relating to Coroner’s post mortems, death registration and statutory duti
- Knowledge and understanding of local and national developments in care after death.
- Knowledge of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) structures.
Desirable
- Membership of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists
- Undertake continuing professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mortuary.
- Proven record of problem solving and troubleshooting
- Experience of supporting distressed and bereaved people.
- Experience of working alone as well as within a team.
Desirable
- Keyboard and computer skills, such as ECDL
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy and when dealing with the deceased and their relatives.
- Experience in undertaking all analytical procedures
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good general literacy and numeracy skills.
- Good computer and keyboard skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with minimum supervision.
- Able to work under pressure and respond appropriately in emergency situations
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Committed to delivery of healthcare
Values and Other
Essential
- Caring. Compassion. Enthusiastic. Commitment.
- Ability to travel within geographical area in a timely manner.
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
- DBS clearance.
Desirable
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: 24 September 2026
