Anatomical Pathology Technician

Why might this job interest you?

As an Anatomical Pathology

Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the effective day-to-day

delivery of pathology-related activities, ensuring work is carried out

accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures and

quality standards. You will be managing assigned tasks, maintaining accurate

records, supporting colleagues with operational requirements, and ensuring that

all relevant documentation and processes are completed in a timely manner.

Main duties of the job

You will also be responsible for contributing to a safe and professional working environment, following relevant policies and procedures, and supporting the wider team to maintain high standards of service delivery.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

17 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£19.78 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-90722

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother Hospital

St Peter's Road, Margate

Kent

CT9 4AN

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities of this job role

• To receive, identify and securely manage deceased persons, ensuring appropriate storage, traceability and controlled release in line with departmental procedures. Maintain comprehensive documentation relating to personal belongings, valuables, case records and associated statutory paperwork.
• To prepare and assist with post-mortem examinations, following instructions from pathologists and applying appropriate precautions when dealing with complex cases or potential infection risks. Undertake dissection, evisceration, suturing, reconstruction and specimen collection while maintaining the dignity of the deceased.
• To obtain, handle and transfer specimens appropriately, ensuring samples are correctly identified, stored and transported for examination in accordance with relevant safety and handling requirements. Support the collection of material for approved research, surveys and other authorised purposes.
• To support the development of mortuary personnel, assisting with the supervision, training and assessment of trainee and junior Anatomical Pathology Technicians. Promote consistent working practices and help ensure staff understand and follow departmental procedures.
• To assist with the coordination of mortuary resources and operational cover, contributing to staff rotas and supporting deployment across relevant locations as required. Participate in the out-of-hours on-call service, working alongside appropriate professional and statutory bodies when necessary.
• To maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including clinical teams, relatives, funeral directors, police and other professionals involved in the care and release of the deceased. Support the maintenance of appropriate facilities, equipment, supplies and viewing areas to ensure a well-organised and respectful environment.

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities of this job role

• To receive, identify and securely manage deceased persons, ensuring appropriate storage, traceability and controlled release in line with departmental procedures. Maintain comprehensive documentation relating to personal belongings, valuables, case records and associated statutory paperwork.
• To prepare and assist with post-mortem examinations, following instructions from pathologists and applying appropriate precautions when dealing with complex cases or potential infection risks. Undertake dissection, evisceration, suturing, reconstruction and specimen collection while maintaining the dignity of the deceased.
• To obtain, handle and transfer specimens appropriately, ensuring samples are correctly identified, stored and transported for examination in accordance with relevant safety and handling requirements. Support the collection of material for approved research, surveys and other authorised purposes.
• To support the development of mortuary personnel, assisting with the supervision, training and assessment of trainee and junior Anatomical Pathology Technicians. Promote consistent working practices and help ensure staff understand and follow departmental procedures.
• To assist with the coordination of mortuary resources and operational cover, contributing to staff rotas and supporting deployment across relevant locations as required. Participate in the out-of-hours on-call service, working alongside appropriate professional and statutory bodies when necessary.
• To maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including clinical teams, relatives, funeral directors, police and other professionals involved in the care and release of the deceased. Support the maintenance of appropriate facilities, equipment, supplies and viewing areas to ensure a well-organised and respectful environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
• Anatomical Pathology Technology degree, diploma, certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years experience in a public or hospital mortuary.
• Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, computer literacy and data-handling skills.
• Knowledge of HTA requirements, health and safety, NHS values and religious considerations surrounding death.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
• Anatomical Pathology Technology degree, diploma, certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years experience in a public or hospital mortuary.
• Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, computer literacy and data-handling skills.
• Knowledge of HTA requirements, health and safety, NHS values and religious considerations surrounding death.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother Hospital

St Peter's Road, Margate

Kent

CT9 4AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother Hospital

St Peter's Road, Margate

Kent

CT9 4AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities of this job role

• To receive, identify and securely manage deceased persons, ensuring appropriate storage, traceability and controlled release in line with departmental procedures. Maintain comprehensive documentation relating to personal belongings, valuables, case records and associated statutory paperwork.
• To prepare and assist with post-mortem examinations, following instructions from pathologists and applying appropriate precautions when dealing with complex cases or potential infection risks. Undertake dissection, evisceration, suturing, reconstruction and specimen collection while maintaining the dignity of the deceased.
• To obtain, handle and transfer specimens appropriately, ensuring samples are correctly identified, stored and transported for examination in accordance with relevant safety and handling requirements. Support the collection of material for approved research, surveys and other authorised purposes.
• To support the development of mortuary personnel, assisting with the supervision, training and assessment of trainee and junior Anatomical Pathology Technicians. Promote consistent working practices and help ensure staff understand and follow departmental procedures.
• To assist with the coordination of mortuary resources and operational cover, contributing to staff rotas and supporting deployment across relevant locations as required. Participate in the out-of-hours on-call service, working alongside appropriate professional and statutory bodies when necessary.
• To maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including clinical teams, relatives, funeral directors, police and other professionals involved in the care and release of the deceased. Support the maintenance of appropriate facilities, equipment, supplies and viewing areas to ensure a well-organised and respectful environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
• Anatomical Pathology Technology degree, diploma, certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years experience in a public or hospital mortuary.
• Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, computer literacy and data-handling skills.
• Knowledge of HTA requirements, health and safety, NHS values and religious considerations surrounding death.