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Trainee/Junior Anatomical Pathology Technologist
Princess Royal University Hospital Orpington
This post is based within the mortuary department at Princess Royal University Hospital Orpington. The Mortuary provides services to the Trust, Bromley & Bexley council. The Mortuary provides storage facility, a post mortem service for HM Coroners and the Trust inc. High Risk, Routine, Forensic and Private Post Mortem Service, a facility for relatives to visit, police identification facility and a 24 hour on call service.
The post holder is managed by the Service Lead for Mortuary & Bereavement Services and Senior APT. They will participate in all areas of the Mortuary service . The post holder must play an active role in providing a high quality Mortuary service, thus meeting the requirements of the Trust, relevant legislation, HM Coroners and the local Borough Councils.
To engage in meaningful communication with staff, colleagues and users/stakeholders to ensure that quality standards are met and that the overall service is in keeping with changing needs and legislation. To work towards gaining qualifications which will lead to attaining the level 3 Diploma and then level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology awarded by Royal Institute of Public Health (If level 3 qualified will be placed onto the level 4 Diploma). The post holder will be required to work directly in most areas of the Mortuary. This will include assisting in conducting post mortems, recording samples for laboratory analysis, release and receipt of deceased and organising viewings for relatives.
Anatomical Pathology Technologist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an Anatomical Pathology Technician to join our Mortuary teams across Musgrove Park and Yeovil District Hospital.
We are two small, dedicated teams with a passion for offering the best service to our patients, their families and our colleagues and partners across the Trusts and beyond.
As an Anatomical Pathology Technician, the post holder is responsible for performing a wide range of technical/scientific procedures to aid pathologists, clinicians ascertain a cause of death, identify outstanding clinical issues and identify the effects of treatment. This will include all administrative duties.
Anatomical Pathology Technologist/Bereavment Officer
Nobles Hospital, Isle of Man
About the role
Are you a compassionate professional looking to make a meaningful impact?
As an Anatomical Pathology Technician/Bereavement Officer, you’ll assist with post-mortems, manage patient viewings, and support grieving families with dignity and respect.
Collaborating with police, forensic services, medical teams and coroners, you’ll play a key role in a critical service, combining technical expertise with emotional care. If you're looking for a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, this is the perfect opportunity.
Mortuary Manager
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
This is a new role within the mortuary service in part to satisfy recent changes in governance recommendations and also with the increasing need for direct management within the mortuaries. We are seeking to appoint to an upgraded management position to support the enhanced role required within our team.
This is a unique specialised role to manage a service covering hospital and community deaths, forensic, and adult pathology and invasive post mortems. The role requires close working with Anatomical Pathology Technicians and assistants, pathologists and other pathology colleagues. You will also communicate with neighbouring Trusts, the Coroner service, Medical examiners and funeral directors. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe department which complies with the human tissue authority and UKAS 15189 standards. Any discrepancies to the standards will be investigated and reported by the post holder, who will plan and implement the required improvements working with the management team.