# Anatomical Pathology Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/anatomical-pathology-technician/d3fe4a52-fe42-4d1f-ab2c-ffcb86a31ec0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/anatomical-pathology-technician/d3fe4a52-fe42-4d1f-ab2c-ffcb86a31ec0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** The James Cook University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Anatomical pathology technologist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Core hours are Monday to Friday with a 1 in 4 out of hours on call roster which includes weekends and bank holidays) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-28T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-14T10:31:39.838Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cleveland/Middlesbrough/South_Tees_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Support_Services/Clinical_Support_Services-v8261151 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8261151?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.southtees.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Mortuary services at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are provided collaboratively between the two Trusts and there is a requirement for the post holder to work across all Trust sites. The service provides both Coronal and Forensic post-mortems. Post mortems are undertaken primarily at The James Cook University Hospital site and body storage facilities are available at all four hospital sites. We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality service which ensures the dignity, respect and care for the deceased and bereaved and are looking to recruit a candidate who shares these values. The department is licensed by HTA. CPD is actively encouraged. An opportunity exists for an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) to join the Mortuary department. The post holder will be part of a cross site team providing a high quality, flexible, efficient and coordinated mortuary service to the Trusts and Coroner’s Service. ### Main duties of the job Applicants for the Band 5 position must hold the L4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology awarded by The Royal Society of Public Health and be trained in Mortuary APT functions. Applications are welcome from candidates holding the L3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology awarded by The Royal Society of Public Health. You would be recruited at Band 4 and required to complete the L4 qualification prior to progressing to Band 5. Applications are welcome from candidates wishing to join as an apprentice. You must meet the minimum eligibility criteria to apply including being 18 years or older and a UK resident for at least 3 years. As an apprentice, you would be recruited at Band 3 and be required to complete the L3 qualification prior to progressing to Band 4 and the L4 qualification prior to progressing to band 5. The nature of the job is such that it demands high standards of integrity. You must be able to work as part of a team or alone. Physical aspects require preparation of patients for autopsy, moving patients and family viewings. It is essential that you have good interpersonal skills with the ability to show empathy and deal sensitively with bereaved families. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Extensive knowledge of routine and specialised dissection and reconstruction techniques - Extensive level of anatomy and physiology knowledge to effectively support pathologists in conducting post mortem examinations. - Extensive level of gross pathology and ability to identify key findings during post mortem examinations - Clear understanding of Human Tissue Authority Codes of Practice relating to the post mortem sector. - Knowledge of UKAS system and standards **Desirable** - Literate in laboratory computerised and PC office applications ### Experience **Essential** - Has supervised and been involved with the training of other staff - Can demonstrate experience of working within guidelines/protocols - Extensive mortuary experience **Desirable** - Participated in out of hours on-call system - Worked in NHS mortuary ### Qualifications **Essential** - Holds Level 3 a Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or equivalent (Royal Society of Public Health and Hygiene Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology) - Holds Level 4 a Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or equivalent (Royal Society of Public Health and Hygiene Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology) **Desirable** - HTA Consent Training ## Documents - [friarage hospital map (pdf, 531.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2096) - [james cook campus map (pdf, 168.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2094) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 113.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2093) - [clinical service units directorate (pdf, 116.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2423) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10611318) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.