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Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Bristol Royal Infirmary

An exciting job opportunity has arisen at UHBW Mortuary services. We are looking for a Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician Level 4 or Diploma Level 3 for the position of Senior Anatomical Pathology Technician.

To help provide a specialist, safe, secure, effective and comprehensive mortuary and post mortem service for the needs of UHBW, Pathologists, Coroner and the community. This is a post for an experienced Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) who holds the Diploma of Anatomical Pathology Technology and either holds or is working towards the Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology.

The post holder will be based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary and provide technical supervision for daily operations and ensure high?quality after?death care for Adult and Children. The post holder will support the UHBW Mortuary Management Team ensuring standards according to the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) are maintained at all times. The post holder will occasionally assist in supporting the Post Mortem service at Weston General Hospital.

Strategic Operational Lead for Mortuary & Bereavement Services

Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals

We are seeking an experienced and innovative leader to provide clinical, operational and strategic leadership across our Mortuary, Bereavement and Medical Examiner Services at Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals.

As the professional lead and Designated Individual named on the Trust’s Human Tissue Authority (HTA) Licences, you will ensure that all services operate in full compliance with HTA standards and codes of practice. You will lead a team dedicated to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care for deceased patients and support for the bereaved with dignity, respect and sensitivity at all times.

This is a key leadership role requiring a balance of strategic vision, operational excellence and professional expertise to continue to integrate and develop our services. You will be an engaging and collaborative leader, confident in managing diverse teams and skilled at building strong working relationships with external agencies including Coroner’s Services, Police, Funeral Directors and Local Authorities.

Operational Mortuary & Bereavement Services Deputy

Ipswich Hospital

Following a recent service restructure, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Anatomical Pathology Technologists to join Ipswich Hospital as the deputy for Mortuary and Bereavement Services. You will work closely with the Strategic Operational Lead for Mortuary and Bereavement Services and your counterpart at Colchester Hospital to support the delivery of a high?quality, compassionate and compliant mortuary service at ESNEFT.

In this role, you will have a strong focus on leadership, service development, governance and regulatory compliance. You will work with the Deputy at Colchester to provide cross?site managerial support where required, ensuring consistent working practices, high professional standards and continuous service improvement.

You will be a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist with a Royal Society for Public Health Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or equivalent), and significant experience of working within a complex mortuary environment.

Mortuary Manager

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Applications are invited for an experienced and motivated Mortuary manager to join the team at the new NHS Grampian integrated Mortuary (opened November 2025). This is an exciting opportunity to provide mortuary facilities for Aberdeen city, Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Northern Isles, Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service and Police Scotland in a purpose-built facility offering bespoke mortuary services. The integration of mortuary services brings together teams from existing Queen Street and NHS Grampian facilities at Foresterhill.

We are seeking a compassionate highly organised and experienced Mortuary manager to lead the operations of the Mortuary services. The post holder will ensure the highest standards of care, dignity and professionalism for the deceased and their families while managing a skilled team and ensuring compliance with all legal, health and safety requirements.

The post holder will be qualified to degree level in a relevant science subject and have a Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology Level 4 and demonstrable knowledge gained through training and experience.

Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician 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.

The candidate will support the hospital Medical Examiner (ME) system, involving the administration of documentation pertaining to patients that die within the hospital and local community.