Forensic Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) – Trainee

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking Anatomical Pathology Technicians for its Network Mortuaries. Trainee APTs on Level 3 Diploma are encouraged to apply; others with mortuary experience may be considered for interview and will be paid at band 3 until qualification is complete.

The Mortuary network handles over 4,000 patients per year across three sites, performing forensic work and post mortems in line with HTA, UKAS and RCPath guidance while supporting

Qualifications

• Understanding of current mortuary practice and routine hospital post mortems.
• Knowledge of high risk, Coroner’s, forensic cases and paediatrics.
• Familiar with death documentation and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mortuary Manager and Senior APTs in day-to-day operations.
• Perform a broad range of technical work to ensure efficient service.
• Participate in on-call forensic service across three sites.
• Be computer literate and use Microsoft packages; support bereavement team.
• Support all three sites (UHCW, South Warwickshire, Rugby St Cross).

Skills

Mortuary practice

Post mortems

Forensic work

Paediatrics

Coroner’s cases

Documentation & legislation

Public interaction

Bereavement support

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking Anatomical Pathology Technicians for its Network Mortuaries. Trainee APTs on Level 3 Diploma are encouraged to apply; others with mortuary experience may be considered for interview and will be paid at band 3 until qualification is complete.

The Mortuary network handles over 4,000 patients per year across three sites, performing forensic work and post mortems in line with HTA, UKAS and RCPath guidance while supporting