Anatomical Pathology Technologist
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £20.0 to £25.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £25 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 September 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6AJ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4717393_1755625887 |
Summary
Job Opportunity: Anatomical Pathology Technologist (Grade 4)
Location: Central Mortuary, Birmingham
Contract: 6 months (with potential extension)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Rate: Up to £24.91 per hour
Are you a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist looking for a meaningful role in a professional mortuary setting? We're recruiting for a Grade 4 APT to join the Central Mortuary team in Birmingham, supporting the Birmingham and Solihull Senior Coroner and other jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake all duties in the post-mortem room, including assisting with autopsies and sample collection.
- Receive, register, store, and release deceased individuals in line with HTA and internal procedures.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and equipment care within the mortuary.
- Liaise with funeral directors, contractors, and families to ensure respectful and efficient service delivery.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping using the Coroners IT system.
- Support viewings and manage personal effects with care and confidentiality.
Requirements:
- Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist.
- Able to manage lifting and manual handling duties.
- Able to start work by 8:00 AM daily to support morning post-mortems.
- Comfortable working in cold and occasionally unpleasant conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work confidentially and respectfully.
This is a vital role within a dedicated team, offering the opportunity to contribute to a sensitive and essential public service. If you're ready to make a difference and meet the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.
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