Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Great Ormond Street Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking an Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join their dedicated mortuary team. The candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience, especially in a paediatric setting, and will be involved in all aspects of mortuary procedures while providing exceptional service and support to families.

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology.
• Experience working in a paediatric setting.
• Knowledge of Coroners and Hospital documentation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all mortuary procedures, including administration and cleaning.
• Ensure all documentation and electronic records are accurate.
• Assist service users with inquiries, following Trust policies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Certificate and Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science

Tools

QPulse

PIMs

PACS

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Anatomical Pathology Technologist, London

Client: Great Ormond Street Hospital

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4df10b5690b1

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description

Job overview

Great Ormond Street Hospital Mortuary is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the post of an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT).

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our HTA and ISO credited forward-thinking team. We will consider applicants who are awaiting a Pass award for the level 3 diploma in APT in 2024. You will already have a significant range of skills and expertise in a mortuary environment. You must be able to communicate well with people and be willing to participate in all activities related to the mortuary. You will work as part of a team, with other professionals, and provide an exceptional service.

The duties are both physical and practical and include document control (electronic and written), preparing patients for family visits, and dealing with families directly. Meticulous attention to detail, recall of information, and ability to work with others, especially the bereaved, is vital. You will have experience and a clear understanding of working with the deceased and bereaved, ideally in a paediatric/perinatal environment. You will demonstrate knowledge of the processes following death, including documentation and options available to the bereaved. Knowledge of standards relevant to mortuary processes, such as HTA, ISO (ISO 15189), and Bereavement Services Standards, is expected.

Main duties of the job

1. Participate in all mortuary procedures, including administration, cleaning, and assistance at post-mortem and research.
2. Ensure all documentation and electronic records are accurate and completed daily.
3. Receive and make calls as necessary, maintaining confidentiality and information security.
4. Participate in routine and specialist work, including admission, measuring, registration, and identification of patients.
5. Receive referrals from internal and external service users, providing accurate information regarding time scales.
6. Assist service users with inquiries, following Trust policies.
7. Identify and address your own continuing professional development, maintaining a CPD folder.
8. Maintain training and competency records for all activities.
9. Stay up-to-date with current mortuary and bereavement practices, guidance from relevant authorities, and professional bodies.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the role, based on ability and merit, through a fair and unbiased process.

We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where all staff are valued and respected. We consider all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, or unemployment status.

We especially welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies to ensure fair treatment of all applicants and staff. We are proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our active staff networks include BAME, LGBT+, Disability, and Women’s groups, which contribute to an inclusive work environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and person specification are available in the attached documents.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values
• Certificate and Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (RSPH or RIPHH) or Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
• GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science
• Fellowship of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology
• Science Council registration
• Experience working in a paediatric setting

Experience/Knowledge

• Knowledge of Coroners and Hospital documentation, including consent forms and post-mortem procedures
• Medical Terminology
• Experience with relevant inspections (HTA, CPA, UKAS, CQC)
• CPD activities and reflective learning
• Experience assisting with viewings for the bereaved
• Experience in teaching/training staff and supervising visitors

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to perform all types of post-mortems, including evisceration and reconstruction
• Ability to liaise with others, plan, and prioritize referrals and duties
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Proficiency with mortuary electronic systems (QPulse, PIMs, PACS)