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Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and abilities
Knowledge of IT architecture in running of complex analytical equipment and mortuary information systems
- Skills and abilities
Practical skills associated with autopsy work
- Experience and Knowledge
Specialist knowledge and demonstrable experience of techniques within adult post mortems
- Experience and Knowledge
Specialist knowledge and demonstrable experience of techniques within paediatric post mortems
- Education and Qualifications
BSc in a biological / forensic Science
- Education and Qualifications
RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education and Qualifications
Previous team management
- Education and Qualifications
Demonstrated competence for lone working as taking part in an on call service
Job overview
Specialist - Paediatric APT
We are looking for an experienced anatomical pathology technologist to work as a specialist and team lead to assist with the provision of an efficient and smooth-running mortuary service. The John Radcliffe mortuary provides a post mortem service to the Trust and HM coroner for both adult and paediatric post mortems. As a specialist paediatric centre the mortuary is a specialist referral centre for other hospitals.
The successful candidate should have demonstrable post-mortem experience, hold a BSc a in biological or forensic science subject and teh RSPH level 3 and 4 diplomas in anatomical pathology.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to
- Assist in the efficient organisation of the mortuary and post-mortem service.
- Perform both adult and paediatric post-mortem procedures of varying complexity, some of which require a high degree of skill and experience.
- Exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries.
- Deputise for the Mortuary manager in their absence.
- Act as team lead - supervising and training junior staff.
- Work at any of the mortuary sites within the Trust as and when required (3 sites, two within Oxford and 1 in Banbury)
- Take part on the on call rota covering weekend, bank holiday and evening or night duties, which requires a flexible approach to hours of employment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification - Band 6 APT job description and Band 6 APT person specification.
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.
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This advert is for Specialist Anatomical Pathology Technologist with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Anatomical pathology technologist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (fixed term). The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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