Anatomical Pathology Technologist / Bereavement Support Officer
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Carmarthen, SA31 3AF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | H9100-25-1162 |
Summary
Participation in an on call rota is mandatory, this will be paid inline with AFC. 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, Dyfed-Powys Police and Funeral Directors. Current working knowledge of Home Office & Coronial post mortem requirements and the Human Tissue Authority Standards is also required. You will be required to provide Mortuary cover on other sites within Hywel Dda University Health Board and as part of a memorandum of agreement asked to provide cover at Swansea Bay University Health Board. The post-holder will participate in the out of hours Mortuary service. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews to be held on 01/10/2025. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.