Position Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our existing team as a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist to support Mortuary and Pathology Services for the Trust and surrounding Coronial jurisdictions. Nottingham University Hospital Bereavement Service manages approximately 6,000 deaths a year and performs 2,400 post-mortems including CT scans. Established departmental specialties include neuropathology, paediatric and perinatal pathology, and forensic pathology. The department also has specialist expertise in dealing with patients considered at high risk for infective processes including Creutzfeldt‑Jakob disease.
Training Opportunities
For those that do not hold the relevant qualification but have experience dealing with the deceased, there will be consideration for this to be a training post with a salary annexe applied.
Key Responsibilities
As an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT), you will be a key member of the Mortuary team, delivering a high‑quality, cost‑effective, and patient‑focused service aligned with Trust objectives. Your duties include supporting daily mortuary operations, the respectful receipt and release of deceased patients, maintaining accurate records, carrying out general housekeeping duties, assisting with the transfer and viewing of deceased patients, providing sensitive support to bereaved relatives, preparing bodies for post‑mortem examinations, assisting pathologists during procedures, and reconstructing bodies to a dignified standard. Strict adherence to infection control, legal, ethical, and health and safety requirements is essential.
Personal Attributes and Professional Standards
The role requires resilience to cope with distressing situations involving deceased individuals of all ages, alongside a compassionate and professional approach. High standards of personal presentation and communication are expected at all times.
Working Hours and Location
Based across QMC and City Campuses, the post holder must learn all aspects of mortuary work and demonstrate basic IT skills. Working hours are 7.5 hours per day within a 7:30am–6pm service, with flexibility required, including weekends.
Qualifications & Experience
Previous experience with deceased patients is essential. Candidates without formal qualifications but with relevant experience may be considered for a training post with a salary annexe.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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