Mortuary Technician - East Midlands

Pulse Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare seeks an experienced Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join a well-established mortuary team in the East Midlands. The locum role covers routine and high-risk post-mortem work, supporting examinations and liaising with families and external agencies.

The successful candidate will prepare, eviscerate and reconstruct bodies to a high standard, coordinate viewings, and contribute to a cross-site service while complying with health, safety and dignity standards.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Anatomical Pathology Technologist qualification required.
• Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology and Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology desirable.
• Membership of the Anatomical Pathologists' Association or equivalent body.
• Experience with routine and high-risk post-mortem examinations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in routine and high-risk post-mortem examinations in a busy mortuary.
• Prepare and eviscerate deceased individuals for examination by histopathologists.
• Reconstruct the deceased to a high cosmetic standard for release to families and funeral directors.
• Coordinate viewings and formal identifications for families.
• Liaise with bereaved families, Coroner's representatives, funeral directors and police.
• Manage receipt, documentation, storage and discharge of deceased individuals entering/leaving the mortuary.
• Contribute to 24-hour mortuary service via on-call rota and major incident planning.
• Support cross-site working and uphold health, safety, governance and dignity standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

On-call experience

Education

Level 4 Anatomical Pathology Technologist qualification

Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Membership of Anatomical Pathologists' Association

Job description

Banding: Band 5
Location: East Midlands
Rate: £20 - £25 per hour DOE
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 11 months
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30 / 08:00-16:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join a well-established laboratory in the East Midlands. This locum role is ideal for a qualified APT with experience across routine and high-risk post-mortem cases who is committed to delivering a professional, compassionate, and high-quality mortuary service. The successful candidate will support post-mortem examinations, liaise with bereaved families and external agencies, and contribute to the smooth operation of a cross-site service.

What will your responsibilities be:

• Participate in routine and high-risk post-mortem examinations within a busy mortuary environment.
• Prepare and eviscerate deceased individuals for examination by Consultant Histopathologists.
• Reconstruct the deceased to a high cosmetic standard for release to families and funeral directors.
• Organise, coordinate, and facilitate viewings and formal identifications.
• Liaise professionally with bereaved families, Coroner's representatives, funeral directors, police, and other agencies.
• Participate in the receipt, documentation, storage, and discharge of deceased individuals entering and leaving the mortuary.
• Contribute to the delivery of a 24-hour mortuary service through participation in the on-call rota and major incident response plans.
• Support cross-site working arrangements and maintain compliance with relevant health, safety, governance, and dignity standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Level 4 Anatomical Pathology Technologist qualification.
• Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology.
• Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology.
• Membership of the Anatomical Pathologists' Association (or equivalent professional body).
• Experience participating in routine and high-risk post-mortem examinations.
• Ability to prepare, eviscerate, and reconstruct the deceased to a high professional and cosmetic standard.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with bereaved families and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience working across multiple sites.
• Experience participating in an on-call rota and major incident response procedures.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you'll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

• Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the right placement.
• With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you'll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won't find anywhere else.
• We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to what matters to you.
• You are an individual and a professional, not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know. We are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your application and placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation Workforce Support and Safeguard List.