Anatomical Pathology Technologist - Peterborough

Transformation Unit; Peterborough; A distancia; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (Band 5) to join the Mortuary and Bereavement Services team based at Peterborough City Hospital. The role involves post-death care, mortuary administration and liaison with bereaved families, coronial services and police.

Travel to Hinchingbrooke Hospital may be required. Non-APT-Qualified applicants may be considered in a trainee capacity, with in-house training while working towards the RSPH Level 3 Diploma

Formación

• GCSEs including English and Maths (minimum)
• Bereavement qualification or willingness to undertake
• RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science or equivalent
• RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science would be advantageous

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate admission, storage and release of patients
• Arrange and prepare patients for relative visitation
• Monitor the condition of deceased patients and provide appropriate care

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Educación

GCSEs including English & Maths

Bereavement Qualification

RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science

RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science

Descripción del empleo

Main area Mortuary and Bereavement Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (With participation to the on‑call rota) Job ref 176-F-8228551

Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Peterborough City Hospital Town Peterborough Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

Anatomical Pathology Technologist - Peterborough

Band 5

Job overview

*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. The post 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.

Main duties of the job

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

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GSCE Grade A-C (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics.
• Bereavement Qualification
• RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science
• RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science

Knowledge

• Interest in anatomy and physiology
• Working knowledge of HTA and UKAS standards
• Understanding of the legal requirements following a death

Experience

• Experience of working with professionals and the public
• Experience of using general office software, particularly MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience working within a fast‑paced environment
• Experience dealing with deceased and/or the bereaved
• Experience of working with medical terminology in relation to cause of death
• Experience managing difficult/stressful situations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties 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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Edward Lee

Job title Mortuary and Bereavement Services Manager

Email address [e-mail]

Telephone number 01733 673540

Additional information

Thea Harrison, Deputy Mortuary and Bereavement Services Manager

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