Anatomical Pathology Technologist - Peterborough | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join the Mortuary and Bereavement Services team at Peterborough City Hospital, with occasional travel to Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

The role supports post-death care, mortuary administration, and coordination with bereavement services, coroners, pathologists, and funeral directors, while maintaining dignity and confidentiality and complying with HTA and UKAS standards.

Qualifications

• Compassionate care for the deceased and bereaved families
• Careful handling of post-mortem processes and mortuary records
• Coordination with Bereavement Team, Medical Examiner Service and Coroner's Office
• Maintain patient confidentiality and compliance with policies

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admission, storage and release of patients
• Prepare patients for relative visitation
• Assist with post-mortem examinations and organ/blood donor coordination
• Maintain accurate records and use hospital systems for traceability

Job description

Anatomical Pathology Technologist - Peterborough | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

*Please note: Non-APT-Qualified applicants may also be considered for this role, in a trainee capacity.This would be appointed at Band 5 under Annex 21 and include in-house training whilst working towards the RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science.*

The Pathology Team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking anAnatomical Pathology Technologist to join the Mortuary and Bereavement Services team. The post is primarily based at Peterborough City Hospital, with occasional travel to Hinchingbrooke Hospital required.

The role of anatomical pathology technologist play plays a vital role in caring for the deceased, supporting bereaved families and related services following the death of a patient.Thepost holder will provide a compassionate, professional and responsive service, ensuring that all aspects of post-death care, post mortem examination and mortuary administration are completed accurately, sensitively and in accordance with Trust policies, legal requirements and national guidance.

Working closely with the Bereavement Team, Medical Examiner Service, Coroner's Office, funeral directors and police, the post holder will contribute to a multidisciplinary approach that facilitates the timely and coordinated management of patients following death.

Facilitate the admission, storage and release of patients

Arrange and prepare patients for relative visitation

Monitor the condition of deceased patients and implement appropriate care measures as required

Prepare pregnancy loss cases for shared cremation and other sensitive disposal arrangements

Facilitate/accommodate organ/body donation requests

Assist with patient identification

Review post-mortem examination requests

Liaise with the coronial service and pathologists

Complete patient organ evisceration and reconstruction

Facilitate specialist examinations; including high risk, forensic and those with infestations

Retrieve, package and transfer post-mortem samples

Arrange off-site hospital paediatric post mortem examinations

Create and maintain accurate records and documentation to ensure complete traceability

Utilise hospital and pathology specific systems to complete patient records and samples tracking

Complete regular scheduled audits and document reviews

Assist with ensuring SOPs remain up-to-date and reviewed regularly

Complete CPD

Maintain competency records and up-to-date training

Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels of consumables

Liaise with hospital wards, pathologists, the coronial service, police, funeral directors and other related services requiring assistance

Assist bereaved relatives in a sensitive and compassionate manner

Ensure compliance with HTA codes of practice and UKAS standards

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

The post holder will contribute to maintaining a safe, secure and respectful environment within the Mortuary and Bereavement Centre, ensuring that the deceased are always treated with dignity and that bereaved families receive clear information, guidance and support at a difficult time. The role forms part of a small specialist team working across North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust sites to deliver a high-quality, patient-centred bereavement and mortuary service.

If you are looking to develop your career in anatomical pathology and are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care, we would welcome your application to join our dedicated and supportive team.

Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times

Adhere to Trust policies and procedures

If you are interested in this opportunity, please read the attached Job Description for full details.

This advert closes on Sunday 15 Nov 2026