Anatomical Pathology Technologist (Trainee)

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Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust seeks a motivated individual for the role of Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist in their Mortuary Team. This exciting opportunity offers full training, with responsibilities including assisting in post mortem examinations and working directly with patients. If you are passionate about healthcare and looking to advance your career, apply now!

Qualifications

• GCSE in 5 subjects including English, Maths, and Science (preferably Biology).
• Experience in working with IT systems/data entry.
• Basic analytical skills and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive and release patients at the mortuary and assist at post mortem examinations.
• Work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Analytical skills

Education

GCSE level in 5 subjects, including English, Maths, and a Science

Job description

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Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Mortuary Team as a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist.

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Mortuary Team as a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist.

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjustedaccordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and keen attention to detail. The successful candidate will act as additional resource to receive and release patients at the mortuary and assist at post mortem examinations. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who is keen to develop a career as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist in an NHS mortuary.

Applicants must be willing to work towards a level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology. Full on the job training provided.

About Us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
  
  

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,039 to £31,088 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6471

Job locations

University College London Hospital

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
  
  

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
  
  

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person Specification

Essential

Knowledge and Qualifications

• GCSE level in 5 subjects grade A-C, to include English, Maths and a Science (preferably Biology).
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
  
  

Desirable

• GCSE Biology or equivalent
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working IT systems/data entry
  
  

Desirable

• Having some exposure to working with the deceased.
  
  

Essential

Skills & Abilities

• Have good hand-eye co-ordination/manual dexterity skills
• Competent keyboard skills
• Basic analytical skills with an ability to work in a methodical and systematic way.
• Be able to work under pressure, prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Be able to handle patients and transfer from trolleys to post mortem tables and into refrigerated store.
  
  

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate efficiently verbally and in writing in English to members of the team and other agencies.
  
  

Desirable

• Ability to lead presentations.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Ability to communicate efficiently verbally and in writing in English to members of the team and other agencies.
  
  

Desirable

• Ability to lead presentations.
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Science

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