Anatomical Pathology Technologist
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NHS Professionals Limited Anatomical Pathology Technologist
The closing date is 31 October 2026
Job summary
Why might this job interest you? We have an exciting opportunity for an Anatomical Pathology Technologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Mortuary Department. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a high-quality, cost-effective, and patient-focused mortuary service, ensuring all activities are carried out in line with professional standards and Trust objectives. Working as part of the Mortuary team, you will assist in providing an efficient and compassionate service, contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the department while maintaining the highest standards of care, dignity, and professionalism.
Main duties of the job
As an Anatomical Pathology Technologist, you will be responsible for carrying out duties across the full range of mortuary services, ensuring activities are completed in line with departmental procedures and professional requirements. You will work within different areas of the mortuary facility, adapting to varying service demands and maintaining operational standards. The role requires flexibility to work across multiple locations, with the opportunity to provide cover and support at both Nottingham City Hospital and Queens Medical Centre when required.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Details
Date posted
25 June 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£14.52 an hour
Contract
Bank
Duration
4 months
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
M0042-89704
Job locations
Queens Medical Centre Campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities of this job role
- TO carry out mortuary procedures in accordance with established protocols, ensuring accurate patient identification, documentation, and record management at all times. You will maintain high standards of accuracy and professionalism throughout all processes.
- TO manage the receipt, safekeeping, and release of deceased patients personal belongings, including clothing, valuables, and cash, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and departmental procedures.
- TO prepare patients for viewing and identification appointments, maintaining the Viewing Suite schedule and providing a respectful environment for bereaved relatives while adhering to security and personal safety procedures.
- TO support post-mortem examinations by assisting with evisceration, reconstruction, and diagnostic procedures, including the recognition and reporting of abnormal findings to senior colleagues and pathologists where appropriate.
- To undertake decontamination, sterilisation, and infection control procedures for equipment, instruments, ventilated tables, and designated clinical areas, ensuring adherence to departmental safety requirements.
To participate in quality control activities, equipment troubleshooting, professional development programmes, research projects, and the review and implementation of departmental procedures and documentation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities of this job role
- TO carry out mortuary procedures in accordance with established protocols, ensuring accurate patient identification, documentation, and record management at all times. You will maintain high standards of accuracy and professionalism throughout all processes.
- TO manage the receipt, safekeeping, and release of deceased patients personal belongings, including clothing, valuables, and cash, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and departmental procedures.
- TO prepare patients for viewing and identification appointments, maintaining the Viewing Suite schedule and providing a respectful environment for bereaved relatives while adhering to security and personal safety procedures.
- TO support post-mortem examinations by assisting with evisceration, reconstruction, and diagnostic procedures, including the recognition and reporting of abnormal findings to senior colleagues and pathologists where appropriate.
- To undertake decontamination, sterilisation, and infection control procedures for equipment, instruments, ventilated tables, and designated clinical areas, ensuring adherence to departmental safety requirements.
To participate in quality control activities, equipment troubleshooting, professional development programmes, research projects, and the review and implementation of departmental procedures and documentation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
- Royal Institute of Public Health Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology or Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or equivalent competence).
- Experience working within a mortuary environment, including participation in post-mortem procedures.
- Competence in patient identification, receipt and release processes, mortuary documentation, and use of database systems.
- Knowledge of infection control, COSHH, health and safety, HTA standards, confidentiality, and information governance requirements.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work accurately, sensitively, and effectively within a multidisciplinary team under pressure.
Qualifications
Essential
- To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
- Royal Institute of Public Health Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology or Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or equivalent competence).
- Experience working within a mortuary environment, including participation in post-mortem procedures.
- Competence in patient identification, receipt and release processes, mortuary documentation, and use of database systems.
- Knowledge of infection control, COSHH, health and safety, HTA standards, confidentiality, and information governance requirements.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work accurately, sensitively, and effectively within a multidisciplinary team under pressure.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Queens Medical Centre Campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Queens Medical Centre Campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Michael Armitage
Details
Date posted
25 June 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£14.52 an hour
Contract
Bank
Duration
4 months
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
M0042-89704
Job locations
Queens Medical Centre Campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
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