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Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Wye Valley NHS Trust

We are seeking an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) with an RSPH Level 3 Diploma (or currently working towards it) to join our Mortuary and Bereavement Services team at Wye Valley NHS Trust.

This role involves delivering high standards of care to the deceased and providing compassionate support to bereaved families.

The successful candidate will assist in post-mortem examinations, ensure full compliance with Human Tissue Authority (HTA) standards, and contribute to the smooth, respectful operation of mortuary and bereavement services.

Deputy Mortuary Manager

Fulham Public Mortuary

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen at Fulham Public Mortuary for a skilled and experienced Deputy Mortuary Manager. Fulham mortuary serves the London Boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow. It receives and cares for an average of 1,000 deceased patients per year.  Each year, the mortuary team carry out an average of 700-800 post-mortem examinations, on behalf of the West London Coroner.  The mortuary conducts a full range of invasive post-mortems including forensic and high-risk and it is also a Designated Disaster Mortuary with extensive facilities and storage.   The mortuary was recently inspected by the HTA and was given a good assessment with minimal recommendations.

Deputy Mortuary Manager

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified APT to join the mortuary team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as the Deputy Mortuary Manager.

The post has been established to support the Mortuary Service Manager & work within the team of APT's & MEO's in the organisation of a safe, secure, effective & comprehensive mortuary, post mortem & Medical Examiner's office/service for the needs of the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & the wider community.

Applicants should hold the RSPH/RIPHH, Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or level 3 & level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology) & ideally have 5 years post Diploma/Level 4 mortuary experience, they should be registered with the Academy for Healthcare Sciences &/or possess Science Council Registration; they should be a member of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists. They will be required to have a good understanding of medical terminology so they can work with the MEO's to provide an all-encompassing service for the bereaved.

The successful candidate will be expected to show a high degree of professionalism, have a compassionate, empathetic and mature attitude and be vigilant of the strict confidentiality policy required for the post; they will be required to participate in an on-call rota for out of hours APT duties.