Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Integrated Care System; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern healthcare institution in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Anatomical Pathology Technologist to assist in post-mortem work and support mortuary operations. Candidates must have a Level 3 Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology and a commitment to delivering high-quality services. The role involves data entry, adherence to SOPs, and participating in on-call duties. Ideal for candidates with good manual dexterity and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Awareness of Health and Safety matters.
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide data entry support for receipt and removal of deceased.
• Perform routine tasks in mortuary following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participate in the On Call and travel between sites.

Skills

Numerate and literate

Experience of working with hazard/unpleasant substances

Good manual dexterity

Effective communication skills

Intermediate IT skills

Education

Level 3 / Certificate of Anatomical Pathology Technology

Tools

Winpath

Job description

Go back University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Anatomical Pathology Technologist

The closing date is 18 August 2025

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS) are looking to recruit an Anatomical Pathology Technologist.

The postholder will carry out routine work in all sections of the Mortuary as required by the mortuary manager and the senior mortuary technicians. You will assist the Consultant Pathologists in Post Mortem work including the preparation of the deceased, the examination of the deceased, the re-construction of the deceased and the disinfection of the post mortem room facilities. You will assist in the development of mortuary procedures and protocols relating to Post Mortems and the general operation of the mortuary service.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide data entry support in relation to the receipt and removal of the deceased. To carry out any other office related duties as requested by the manager and will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within the mortuary, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including the Pathology Quality Policy to provide technical support the mortuary manager in order to ensure a high quality service.

During winter months November - March the core hours are extended between 06:00 - 18:00 and occasional Saturday mornings to accommodate for changes in service provision due to the demand of capacity.

The postholder will be expected to participate in the On Call. The postholder must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to participate and travel between sites.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

The postholder will provide data entry support in relation to the receipt and removal of the deceased. To carry out any other office related duties as requested by the manager and will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within the mortuary, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including the Pathology Quality Policy to provide technical support the mortuary manager in order to ensure a high quality service.

During winter months November March the core hours are extended between 06:00 18:00 and occasional Saturday mornings to accommodate for changes in service provision due to the demand of capacity.

The postholder will be expected to participate in the On Call. The postholder must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to participate and travel between sites.

For additional information please see attached Job Description / Person Specification.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Numerate and literate and able to handle numbers accurately and without error.
• Level 3 / Certificate of Anatomical Pathology Technology
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Awareness of Health and Safety matters.
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality.
• Experienced in use Winpath

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Experience of working with hazard/unpleasant substances, including high risk autopsies.
• Experience of working as a team and of training others in practical aspects of the work.
• Familiarity with current mortuary practices and the legal requirements of the service
• Intermediate and accurate IT skills
• Have good manual dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination skills
• Demonstrate high level of accuracy and an eye for detail.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to: Work in a methodical and systematic way.
• Effectively apply skills and Knowledge
• Work with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contribute to their review and Implementation
• Work within safe systems of work and report any deficiencies in those systems
• Perform the wide range of duties as set out in the Job Description
• Work under pressure; plan and prioritise allocated work to work to deadlines
• Work to required quality Standards
• Concentrate for long periods
• Work as an individual and as part of a team
• Communicate effectively and accurately with colleagues and service users at all levels.
• Working within a large / busy mortuary.
• Experience of assisting at forensic postmortem examinations.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge and application of quality systems with particular reference to UKAS and HTA

Personal Qualities

• Professional personal presentation and manner
• Prepared to work flexibly, including participating in weekend and out-of-hours arrangements when required and when deemed competent to do so.
• Must participate in required rota pattern for the department.
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
• Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post - primary place of work as per JD but on occasion may be asked to work at another site where the Trust has responsibility for mortuary services.

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.

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