TEMPLATE - HSS Biomedical Science

pulse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pulse is seeking an experienced APT/Mortuary Technician to join a well-established pathology service in London on a locum basis.

This role offers flexible part-time hours (20-30 per week) with a mid-November start and an initial ~2 months, with a strong likelihood of extension into a longer placement. Workdays are primarily Monday to Friday with 8:00am starts and band 5-6 rates.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an APT, Mortuary Technician or in 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 to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary pathology team to maintain service quality.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Mortuary procedures

Autopsies

Teamwork

Job description

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.

Key Details

• 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
• 8:00am start time acceptable
• Band 5-6 rates available
• Flexible part-time working pattern

Essential Requirements

• 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.