Mortuary Pathology Technician – On-Call (Band 5)

Transformation Unit; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Chertsey is seeking an Anatomical Pathology Technician (Band 5) for a full-time Mortuary Service role. The post involves admissions, viewing, post-mortem examinations, and maintaining departmental equipment with cross-site work across Berkshire and Surrey.

The role includes an on-call rota (1 in 3) from Monday 17:00 to Monday 08:00, with a 1-hour response time, and opportunities for professional development within HTA standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in mortuary services and handling deceased individuals.
• Knowledge of HTA standards and mortuary workflows.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and coordinate with pathology staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Admissions and release of patients.
• Prepare and manage viewing and post-mortem procedures.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of the mortuary.
• Participate in the on-call rota (1 in 3) with a 1-hour reaction time.

Skills

Mortuary procedures

Post-mortem assistance

Equipment maintenance

Admissions & releases

Viewing preparation

On-call rota

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Level 4 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Chertsey is seeking an Anatomical Pathology Technician (Band 5) for a full-time Mortuary Service role. The post involves admissions, viewing, post-mortem examinations, and maintaining departmental equipment with cross-site work across Berkshire and Surrey.

The role includes an on-call rota (1 in 3) from Monday 17:00 to Monday 08:00, with a 1-hour response time, and opportunities for professional development within HTA standards.