Mortuary Anatomical Pathology Technologist

ESHT; St Leonards; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking (£50/year)

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for an Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join the Mortuary Team at Conquest Hospital, St Leonards-on-Sea. You will manage admissions, support post-mortem work, and ensure HTA licensing and ISO 15189 compliance across sites.

The role requires flexibility for on-call duties, professional conduct, and the ability to work with sensitivity in emotionally challenging situations, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive

Qualifications

• Educated to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent experience.
• Registration with AHCS and/or SC is required or expected.
• Experience with HTA licensing and ISO 15189 standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Admission and release procedures for deceased patients.
• Assist with post-mortem examinations and mortuary operations.
• Ensure compliance with HTA licensing and ISO 15189 standards.
• Coordinate across Trust sites and participate in on-call rota.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Postgraduate diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

AHCS/SC registration

RSPH Certificate/Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

CPD/continued professional development

Tools

QPulse

Evotix

Datix

EDEN

INTEGRA

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for an Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join the Mortuary Team at Conquest Hospital, St Leonards-on-Sea. You will manage admissions, support post-mortem work, and ensure HTA licensing and ISO 15189 compliance across sites.

The role requires flexibility for on-call duties, professional conduct, and the ability to work with sensitivity in emotionally challenging situations, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive