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Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Uxbridge Public Mortuary

Are you looking for a career that combines technical training, practical skills and public service?

We are seeking a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technician to join our Mortuary Service. This is a unique opportunity to undertake a structured training programme leading to qualification as an Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT), while gaining hands-on experience within a professional mortuary environment.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will help deliver an essential service that supports bereaved families, coroners, pathologists and partner agencies, while ensuring deceased persons are cared for with dignity, respect and professionalism at all times.

As a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technician, you will work under supervision while developing the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified APT.

You will support the day-to-day operation of the mortuary, assisting with the admission, care, identification and release of deceased persons, while learning to support post-mortem examinations and maintaining the highest professional standards.

Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Camden, London

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician, with experience of working in a mortuary. The successful applicant will take personal responsibility for delivering the full range of mortuary activities.

You will take responsibility for delivering a full range of mortuary activities and take personal responsibility for the undertaking of all duties related to admission, identification, and safe storage of deceased bodies for postmortem in accordance with the services procedures. 

You will assist pathologists with postmortem examinations in-line with protocols, including high-risk cases when required and work out of hours on forensic cases as and when required.  You will work under the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) License supporting the designated individual.

You will work with community safety and emergency management to assist with the development and testing of emergency response plans. You also will facilitate viewings and police identifications in conjunction with the Coroner’s Office.