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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a fully qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician to join the mortuary team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as the Deputy Mortuary Manager. The role involves supporting the Mortuary Service Manager, working with APTs and MEOs to deliver a comprehensive mortuary, post mortem and Medical Examiner’s service for the local community.

Applicants should hold the RSPH/RIPHH Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Qualifications

• Registered with the Academy for Healthcare Sciences and/or Science Council

Responsibilities

• Assist with death certification process and post mortem input as required
• Provide technical assistance, dissection skills and input to post mortem examination services
• Oversee handling of the deceased from admission to release and maintain records
• Work with MEOs to support bereaved families and the mortality pathway

Education

RSPH/RIPHH Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Level 3 & Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Job description

Deputy Mortuary Manager | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Company: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician to join the mortuary team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as the Deputy Mortuary Manager.

The post has been established to support the Mortuary Service Manager & work within the team of APT’s & MEO’s in the organisation of a safe, secure, effective & comprehensive mortuary, post mortem & Medical Examiner’s office/service for the needs of the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & the wider community.

Applicants should hold the RSPH/RIPHH, Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or level 3 & level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology) & ideally have 5 years post Diploma/Level 4 mortuary experience, they should be registered with the Academy for Healthcare Sciences &/or possess Science Council Registration; they should be a member of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists.

You will be required to have a good understanding of medical terminology so they can work with the MEO’s to provide an all-encompassing service for the bereaved.

The successful candidate will be expected to show a high degree of professionalism, have a compassionate, empathetic and mature attitude and be vigilant of the strict confidentiality policy required for the post; they will be required to participate in an on-call rota for out of hours APT duties.

All mortuary staff play a part in the death certification process; the APT’s are pivotal to this service by providing technical assistance, dissection skills and input to the post mortem examination service; they will also be undertaking external examinations of deceased as applicable to the Medical Examiner’s Services, and where appropriate, work alongside the MEO’s who will provide a specific conduit for bereaved families.

The Chief APT/Deputy Mortuary Manager will assist with all processes relating to handling of the deceased from admission to release, upkeep of records and databases and assist with all post mortem room duties as directed by the Service Manager & Pathologist.

Closing date of applications: 25 September 2026

Interview date: 9 October 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development

On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.

We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.

An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.

Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.

Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.

We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.

We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust