# Anatomical Pathology Technologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/anatomical-pathology-technologist/6144d7dc-bd99-4e10-bace-8a7746f1ab4d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/anatomical-pathology-technologist/6144d7dc-bd99-4e10-bace-8a7746f1ab4d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £37,259 - £45,356 per annum incl. HCA - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8am-4pm) - **Closing date:** 2025-09-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2025-09-11T14:50:52.569Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Guys_St_Thomas_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Mortuary_Bereavement_Service/Mortuary_Bereavement_Service-v7429192 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7429192?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Mortuary and Bereavement Service consists of APTs, both qualified and trainees, Bereavement Officers, a Mortuary Assistant and administrative staff, working closely with Consultant and Junior Histopathologists from Cellular Pathology. This department sits within the Directorate of Haematology, Cellular Pathology and Supporting Services.. The Cellular Pathology laboratories and its scientific staff are managed independently by GSTS Pathology (Synnovis). There are two mortuaries, one at Guy’s and another at St Thomas’ Hospital. St Thomas’ acts as the main mortuary and is the site for all post-mortem examinations and related activity. ### Main duties of the job This is a post for an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) who holds both the Certificate & Diploma of Anatomical Pathology Technology or the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology technology with relevant, extensive and demonstrable experience. As an APT in the Mortuary and Bereavement Service (MBS) the post holder is expected to support both junior and senior staff, work as part of a team on a rotational basis within all specialities of Mortuary and Bereavement work and rotate between Guy’s and St Thomas’. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Scientific and Technical - To assist the pathology staff with post-mortem examinations (adult, paediatric & perinatal) - Gather all notes, x-rays and information for the pathologist. - To reconstruct patients to high standard (adult, paediatric and perinatal) following a post-mortem examination. - To assist in the basic & advanced training of junior staff, both practical and theoretical. - To oversee and assist the junior staff on a day-to-day basis - To take, process and store digital images (photographic and radiology) as part of the post-mortem examination - To ensure the post-mortem room and equipment is prepared for all types of post-mortem examinations. - To ensure patients are accurately received, identified, registered, weighed, measured and labelled. - To assist the pathologist during histological cut up sessions following fixation of tissue samples after the post-mortem examination. - To assist and ensure thorough cleaning and disinfection of all tools and surfaces in the PM rooms after the day’s examinations are complete. - To deliver or arrange delivery of samples taken at post-mortem examination. - To maintain equipment on a day-to-day basis in accordance with department policies/procedures and in accordance with manufactures guidelines. - To be responsible for the release and transfer of patients from the unit to the authorised person for collection. Clinical & Clerical   To book viewings and, when necessary, accompany and assist the bereaved in the Mortuary visitors’ room. - To prepare and layout patients for viewing, including high-risk cases. - To carry out any cleaning and dressing of patients as required. - To accompany visitors and facilitate official identifications on behalf of HM Coroner. - To ensure that the bereaved are supported and treated with courtesy and consideration at all times. - To ensure accurate records of patients’ property are maintained - To assist the Senior Specialist APTs plan work schedules and staff allocation to tasks. - To give both basic and specialist lectures to groups who attend the Mortuary and Bereavement Service and throughout the hospital. Please review job description document full responsibilities. ## Job Details The Mortuary and Bereavement Service consists of APTs, both qualified and trainees, Bereavement Officers, a Mortuary Assistant and administrative staff, working closely with Consultant and Junior Histopathologists from Cellular Pathology. This department sits within the Directorate of Haematology, Cellular Pathology and Supporting Services.. The Cellular Pathology laboratories and its scientific staff are managed independently by GSTS Pathology (Synnovis). There are two mortuaries, one at Guy’s and another at St Thomas’ Hospital. St Thomas’ acts as the main mortuary and is the site for all post-mortem examinations and related activity. ## Job Description This is a post for an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) who holds both the Certificate & Diploma of Anatomical Pathology Technology or the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology technology with relevant, extensive and demonstrable experience. As an APT in the Mortuary and Bereavement Service (MBS) the post holder is expected to support both junior and senior staff, work as part of a team on a rotational basis within all specialities of Mortuary and Bereavement work and rotate between Guy’s and St Thomas’. ## Responsibilities Scientific and Technical Clinical & Clerical To book viewings and, when necessary, accompany and assist the bereaved in the Mortuary visitors’ room. Please review job description document full responsibilities. ## Person Specification ### Previous experience **Essential** - Experience working as an APT including working with: High-Risk cases, training junior staff, lecturing to groups, working with the bereaved - Supervision, training and teaching healthcare professionals **Desirable** - Team leading experience - Experience working in a hospital environment - Experience of paediatric/perinatal post mortems ### Education/Qualifications **Essential** - 5 O-Level or GCSE qualifications, A*-C (in particular biology) - Certificate & Diploma of Anatomical Pathology Technology or Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology with relevant, demonstrable experience - Participation in continuing professional development **Desirable** - Member of the AAPT - Amspar (medical terminology) qualification ### Skills/Knowledge/Ability **Essential** - Thorough practical knowledge of current Mortuary practices and legislation - Good working knowledge of the Human Tissue Act (2004) - Computer literate and general familiarity with common office software. - High degree of numeracy - Good communication skills, both written and spoken English - Good interpersonal and team working skills - Good organisation, planning and accuracy skills - Ability to adopt a sympathetic approach to patients & relatives - Ability to adapt efficiently to changing work patterns and situations - Ability to concentrate in a busy and noisy environment ## Documents - [b5 apt ps, 2025 (pdf, 72.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9721100) - [b5 apt jd, 2025 (pdf, 264.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9721099) - [b5 apt frf, 2025 (pdf, 376.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9721101) ## 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.