Anatomical Pathology Technician - B5

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Anatomical Pathology Technician (Band 5) to support post mortem services at the Cumberland Infirmary and Body Storage Facility. The role is up to 37.5 hours per week with on-call commitments and potential weekend shifts.

The successful applicant will join a small team across two sites, providing high-quality, timely pathology services and administrative support.

Qualifications

• BSc in biological or forensic science and Royal Society for Public Health Diploma in anatomical pathology technology (level 3) or equivalent experience.
• Essential IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day post mortem services for NCIC.
• Work with Mortuary staff at Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital to provide efficient administrative service.
• Participate in on-call rota and weekend coverage as required.

Skills

Dissection techniques

Prioritise work

Teamwork

IT literacy

Microsoft Office

Communication

On-call readiness

Education

BSc in biological or forensic science

Royal Society for Public Health Diploma in anatomical pathology technology

Equivalent experience

Tools

eQMS systems

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?

Main area Cell Sciences Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent: Will include on call commitments (M-F 4-8pm, Sat/Sun 9-1pm) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Will include on call commitments (M-F 4-8pm, Sat/Sun 9-1pm)) Job ref 262-A-26-8110061-A

Site Cumberland Infirmary/West Cumberland Hospital Town Carlisle/Whitehaven Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

Band 5 Anatomical Pathology Technician up to 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with on call commitments .

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is at a truly exciting time of transformation. Through our Trust Strategy we will achieve the delivery of safe, accessible, high quality and sustainable healthcare services in North Cumbria for the next generation.

The Trust provides a comprehensive range of general acute hospital services and community healthcare; we are currently working with the Commissioners to help develop a comprehensive service for the whole of Cumbria.

We are looking for a competent and professional Anatomical Pathology Technician working in the Mortuary at band 5 level based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. This is a permanent position working up to 37.5 hours per week. Cover for the body store at West Cumberland Hospital may be required.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job will be the day to day provision of post mortem services for North Cumbria.

The post holder will work alongside another Anatomical Pathology Technicians and Mortuary Assistants based in both the Mortuary at the Cumberland Infirmary and Body Storage Facility at the West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven to provide an effective and efficient administrative service.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the out of hours service Mon to Fri 16:00-20:00 and a Saturday/Sunday morning 09:00-13:00)

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligiblevacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
• *Subject to eligibility

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc in biological or forensic science and Royal Society for Public Health Diploma in anatomical pathology technology (level 3) or has equivalent experience
• Essential IT skills

Skills and aptitudes

• Skilled dissection techniques for post mortem examination
• Able to use initiative appropriately and prioritise work
• Good keyboard skills and experienced in Microsoft Office and Laboratory Information Systems
• Able to work independently and as a part of a team
• Able to follow strict procedures and protocols
• Able to take the lead in proposing new ideas and approaches
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlinesAble to disseminate information effectively to junior staff
• Good organisational skills
• Experienced user of eQMS systems

Personal Circumstances

• Compassionate, Well motivated, Innovative, Confident

Other requirements

• Commitment to personal development
• Able to participate in the on call rota

Knowledge

• Mortuary theory and practice.
• The law concerning deaths and their certification.
• Role of the coroner
• Requirements of the Human Tissue Act 2004.
• Requirements of UKAS 15189 standards.
• COSHH, infection control and other safety regulations or policies pertinent to mortuary work.
• Experience in assisting in forensic PMs

Experience

• Mortuary work.
• Assisting at post mortem examination.
• Specialist procedures e.g. removal of spinal cord, inner ears, eyes, maxilla and mandible.
• Mortuary health and safety, including safe handling of bodies.
• Training others in mortuary work.
• Knowledge of end of life care
• Knowledge of HTARI classification.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name David Hay Job title Deputy Service Manager - Diagnostics Collaborative Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07900264449 Additional information

Debbie Crewe - Team Manager Cell Sciences

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