# Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician & Bereavement SupportOfficer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/qualified-anatomical-pathology-technician-and-bereavement-supportofficer/e4731e79-d5e0-4cf7-9d1c-3951c53c571d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/qualified-anatomical-pathology-technician-and-bereavement-supportofficer/e4731e79-d5e0-4cf7-9d1c-3951c53c571d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - **Location:** Glan Clwyd Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Anatomical pathology technologist - **Salary:** £28819.00 to £39631.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week (Thursday and Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-19T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-05T15:18:21.635Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8344246 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8344246?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview The Bereavement and Mortuary Service at Betsi Cadwaladr Health board is looking for an enthusiastic, committed individual to join them as a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician. You will assist in maintaining the Mortuary and body storage services, across the Health board, while working to your vocational and academic qualifications. This is a mentally and physically challenging role, managing the deceased and bereaved, ensuring dignity and respect at all times. This role is for those that already hold the RSPH Level 3 or 4 in Anatomical Pathology or equivalent qualifications. Banding salary will be dependent on the qualification and experience. ONLY APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF CARRYING OUT POST MORTEM DISSECTION NEED APPLY. ### Main duties of the job We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic, self motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work alone or as part of a team. Essential quality is being able to demonstrate empathy towards the bereaved. Within the role there will be regular contact with external agencies such as Coroner services, Police and Funeral Directors. Current working knowledge of Home Office & Coronial post mortem requirements and the Human Tissue Authority Standards is also required. You should be able to assist pathologist to a high-quality standard with Coronial and hospital post-mortems. You will be required to provide mortuary and bereavement cover on other sites within BCUHB. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. ### 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. Welsh language skills are desirable ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a mortuary. - Proven record of problem solving and troubleshooting - Experience of supporting distressed and bereaved people. - Experience of working alone as well as within a team. **Desirable** - Keyboard and computer skills, such as ECDL ### Values and Other **Essential** - Caring. Compassion. Enthusiastic. Commitment. - Ability to travel within geographical area in a timely manner. - Flexible approach to the needs of the service. - DBS clearance. **Desirable** - First aid training ### Aptitude and Abilities **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy and when dealing with the deceased and their relatives. - Experience in undertaking all analytical procedures - Good oral and written communication skills. - Good general literacy and numeracy skills. - Good computer and keyboard skills. - Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with minimum supervision. - Able to work under pressure and respond appropriately in emergency situations **Desirable** - Ability to speak Welsh - Committed to delivery of healthcare ### Qualifications and/or Knowledge **Essential** - RSPH level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology) or earlier equivalent with demonstrable equivalent knowledge to the new Diploma. - Knowledge and understanding of current legislation relating to Coroner’s post mortems, death registration and statutory duti - Knowledge and understanding of local and national developments in care after death. - Knowledge of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) structures. **Desirable** - Membership of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists - Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) ## Documents - [jdps english b4 (pdf, 488.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10668803) - [jdps english b5 (pdf, 528.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10668800) - [sdmp cymraeg g4 (pdf, 488.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10668804) - [sdmp cymraeg g5 (pdf, 704.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10668801) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (pdf, 656.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10668802) - [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220) - [betsi cadwaladr relocation (pdf, 6.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2818) - [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838) - [nhs north wales - the right choice (pdf, 3.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2075) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632) ## 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.