# Anatomical Pathology Technologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/anatomical-pathology-technologist/3cf278ef-2f1c-4588-b338-fc9878a48ef9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/anatomical-pathology-technologist/3cf278ef-2f1c-4588-b338-fc9878a48ef9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Location:** Leicester Royal Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Anatomical pathology technologist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Per annum) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-12T08:31:36.085Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/LEICESTER/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Mortuary/Mortuary-v8352752 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8352752?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The University Hospitals of Leicester, Mortuary Service cares for approximately 4500 patients each year and is capable of accommodating up to 700 patients simultaneously. We are a busy mortuary, performing an average of over a thousand post-mortems each year, this includes adult, paediatric, hospital, coronial and forensic examinations. We receive referrals, from across the Midlands, for bariatric and patients with group three pathogens, including prion disease. We have been at the forefront of developing CT as a non-invasive diagnostic alternative to invasive post-mortem for a number of years and currently derive a cause of death using CT on approximately eighty five percent of Coronial post-mortems. We advocate external only and limited examinations where possible and also perform clinical intervention as preparation for angiograms. This application will be closed once sufficient applications have been received. This can happen quickly, therefore early application is advised. ### Main duties of the job We are currently seeking an Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join our team of five APTs supported by Assistant Technical Officers and administrative staff. The successful candidate will hold as a minimum the Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or Level 3 Diploma. The department actively supports CPD and further academic study. All our APTs participate in an out of hours on-call roster and qualified / trainee APTs will join this roster when they have attained a sufficient level of competency. Participation in the on-call roster entitles our APTs to a retention payment, in addition to the usual standby and on-call payments. The APT role is demanding and will require physical skill, dexterity and exertion and would suit someone with a proven track record of resilience. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Mortuary work involves a significant amount of physical, manual work and can be emotionally challenging. Appropriate advice from Trust health and safety professionals may be sought during the recruitment process to ensure prospective new team members are appropriately supported. For full details please see the full Job Description & Person Specification document attached to this recruitment. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### EDI **Essential** - Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual ### Others **Essential** - Physical ability to perform intricate tasks required - Good attention to detail - Can work accurately and methodically according to written procedures - Aware of own limitations **Desirable** - Good manual dexterity ### Experience **Essential** - Previous mortuary or allied profession experience - Experience of working to CPA/UKAS and HTA standards ### Trust Values **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours ### Communication **Essential** - Displays empathy and a pleasant, helpful manner. - Flexible approach to team working - Uses effective and accurate written and verbal communication - Previous experience of working with the bereaved ### Qualifications **Essential** - RPSH Certificate / Level 3 APT Diploma **Desirable** - Level 4 APT Diploma ### Planning and Organization **Essential** - Can plan and prioritise work to meet deadlines ## Documents - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [jd & person specification (pdf, 216.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10681648) - [job description & person specific (pdf, 216.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10681647) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## 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.