Job summary
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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This advert is for Anatomical Pathology Technician with NHS Professionals Limited in Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother Hospital, St Peter’s Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4AN, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £19.78. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 28 Feb 2027.
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