TEMPLATE - HSS Biomedical Science

Pulse Healthcare Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated specialist consultant

Exclusive locum opportunities

Competitive rates

Flexible payroll options

Compliance and onboarding support

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare Limited is recruiting an experienced Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT) / Mortuary Technician for a locum role in London. The assignment offers 20–30 hours per week with a mid‑November start and potential extension beyond an initial two months.

Applicants should have proven experience in APT or mortuary settings, support autopsies, and adhere to mortuary health and safety procedures. A flexible, team‑oriented approach and UK right‑to‑work are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as an APT, Mortuary Technician or within a post-mortem service.
• Practical experience supporting autopsies and mortuary procedures.
• Understanding of mortuary health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the mortuary and post-mortem service.
• Assist with day-to-day mortuary operations and workflows.

Skills

APT/Mortuary Technician

Autopsies

Mortuary procedures

Health & safety

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Anatomical Pathology Technician - London

London

APT / Mortuary Technician Locum

Pulse is currently recruiting for an experienced APT (Anatomical Pathology Technician) / Mortuary Technician to join a well-established pathology service in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mortuary professional seeking a flexible locum assignment with the potential to develop into a long-term placement.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the mortuary and post-mortem service, working alongside a dedicated pathology team to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day mortuary operations.

• Target start date: Mid-November


• Initial requirement: Approximately 2 months


• Strong likelihood of extension into a long-term position following a planned retirement


• 20-30 hours per week


• Primarily Monday to Friday, although Monday to Thursday may be considered


• Band 5-6 rates available


• Previous experience working as an APT, Mortuary Technician or within a post-mortem service


• Practical experience supporting autopsies and mortuary procedures


• Understanding of mortuary health and safety procedures


• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• Right to work in the UK

Why Work with Pulse?

• Dedicated specialist consultant support


• Access to exclusive locum opportunities


• Competitive rates


• Flexible payroll options


• Ongoing compliance and onboarding support

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience and supporting all candidates throughout the application process.