Anatomical Pathologist Technician

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible working

NHS Pension Scheme

free eye tests and health checks

gym discount

free bicycle loan scheme

salary sacrifice car scheme

support with stress

bereavement

Job summary

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two qualified Anatomical Pathology Technicians to join our Mortuary Services team. You will support mortuary and post-mortem services and work with pathologists, coroners, funeral directors and healthcare professionals to uphold dignity for the deceased and their families.

We value professionalism and sensitivity, and you will contribute to SOPs, risk assessments and quality standards while training junior colleagues and

Qualifications

• Two qualified Anatomical Pathology Technicians required.
• Experience with mortuary duties and post-mortem examinations preferred.
• Demonstrates professionalism, sensitivity and commitment to care and dignity for the deceased and relatives.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine and specialist mortuary duties and assist with post-mortem examinations, including high-risk cases and Virtopsys.
• Prepare, receive, store, and release deceased patients in accordance with local policies and legal requirements.
• Assist with body viewing arrangements and provide support to funeral directors and other service users.
• Support compliance with Human Tissue Authority (HTA) regulations and standards.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of departmental SOPs, risk assessments, and quality standards.
• Train and support junior colleagues and nursing staff in mortuary practices and Care After Death procedures.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.

Skills

Anatomical Pathology Technician

Mortuary procedures

Post-mortem support

Tools

HTA regulations or standards

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two qualified and compassionate Anatomical Pathology Technicians (APT) to join our Mortuary Services team. This vital role supports the delivery of high-quality mortuary and post-mortem services, working closely with pathologists, coroners, funeral directors, police services, healthcare professionals, and bereaved families.

We are looking for an individual who combines excellent technical expertise with professionalism, sensitivity, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and dignity for the deceased and their relatives.

As An Anatomical Pathology Technician, You Will

• Undertake routine and specialist mortuary duties and assist with post-mortem examinations, including high-risk cases and Virtopsys.
• Prepare, receive, store, and release deceased patients in accordance with local policies and legal requirements.
• Assist with body viewing arrangements and provide support to funeral directors and other service users.
• Support compliance with Human Tissue Authority (HTA) regulations and standards.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of departmental SOPs, risk assessments, and quality standards.
• Train and support junior colleagues and nursing staff in mortuary practices and Care After Death procedures.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.

Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits

• flexible working
• 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• sick pay
• NHS Pension Scheme
• free eye tests and health checks
• gym discount
• free bicycle loan scheme
• salary sacrifice car scheme
• support with stress
• bereavement
• relationships
• finance
• and much more

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sharon McMinn Job title: Mortuary Services Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07990396380