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Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist (12 months contract)
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
The successful candidate will join the mortuary team to provide and supervise an efficient and high quality mortuary and post mortem examination Service to the Local Authority, H.M. Coroner and the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust at the WRH & the Alexandra Hospital. This is a part time role working 32.25hours per week. We open to flexible working .
In addition to technical responsibility, the post holder will provide supervision, training and support to qualified and unqualified APTs, porters, security staff, nurse bleep holders/managers, and students. The role will assist to develop and maintain effective operating procedures, which comply with Health and Safety, legal, UKAS, HTA and Trust policies, guidelines and legislation.
This exciting opportunity requires working as part of the team, within which the post holder will assist to develop effective systems implemented to provide an efficient and safe mortuary service countywide. To perform and assist with mortuary audits monthly and quarterly for, and FOI requests.
Anatomical Pathology Technologist
Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Mortuary Services at the Whittington hospital incorporates a busy hospital mortuary as well as a public mortuary for the London Borough of Islington. The mortuary is fully licensed by the Human Tissue Authority, the UK regulatory body that oversees the use, storage and disposal of human tissue. An autopsy service of the highest standard is provided both for the hospital and H.M Coroner, Inner North London District.
The mortuary also offers a CT scan autopsy service to the police and wider community.
An opportunity has arisen within this mortuary for a newly qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join our team. The individual must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or equivalent. They must be motivated, enthusiastic and flexible and able to work in a challenging and sensitive environment with a calm and professional attitude. Frequent exposure to emotional and distressing situations is required to carry out this role.
Mortuary Technician Apprentice Progress Coach (part time and flexible)
East Durham College
Are you experienced in mortuary services, anatomical pathology, post-mortem services or a related healthcare science environment — and interested in helping others take their first steps into this specialist profession? We are creating a new role to support the growth of our Mortuary Technician apprenticeship provision, offering the right person the chance to share their expertise, support apprentices in the workplace and contribute to the development of the next generation of skilled mortuary professionals.
As a Mortuary Technician Apprentice Progress Coach, you will work closely with apprentices, employers and college colleagues to help learners stay motivated, make strong progress and feel supported throughout their apprenticeship journey. This is not a formal teaching delivery role; instead, you will use your sector knowledge to guide apprentices through regular progress reviews, identify any barriers to learning, support clear action planning and help learners prepare confidently for successful completion and End Point Assessment.
Specialist Anatomical Pathology Technologist
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Mortuary Team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 5 Specialist Anatomical Pathology Technologist.
Working closely with the Mortuary Management Team, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the service. You will coordinate and allocate daily work, supervise and line manage staff, support training and development, and help ensure that the service operates safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard. You will continue to undertake specialist technical work across a wide range of post-mortem activities, including high-risk, paediatric and forensic cases. The role includes participation in the mortuary's 24-hour rotational on-call service.
Applicants should hold the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or equivalent) and hold RSciTech registration with the Science Council. Applications may be accepted from Anatomical Pathology Technicians who hold the RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology who are currently progressing through the RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or equivalent).