Lead Anatomical Pathology Technician
| Posting date: | 02 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,263.00 to £47,280.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39263.00 - £47280.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 January 2026 |
| Location: | Cwmbran, NP44 8YN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | H9040-26-0000 |
Summary
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 Assisting pathologists in a wide range of post-mortem examinations (routine and high-risk cases). Preparing patients for post-mortem examination. Performing evisceration, dissection, meticulous reconstruction and cleaning of the deceased patient to ensure a high standard ofpresentation for viewing. Taking, handling, accurate documentation and traceability of samples (tissue, fluids etc) for further analysis, storage, or disposal in linewith HTA compliance. Receive and store specimens taken for analysis and laboratory examination in a safe manner, in line with HTA requirements. Preparing deceased patients for viewings, communication with bereaved families, conducting viewings. Overseeing Police, family, DNA and dental record identifications. To ensure all mortuary equipment is serviced and maintained according to schedules. Assisting with training Care After Death team members, Porter staff and other staff groups in safe and correct use of mortuaryequipment and departmental procedures. Communication with bereaved families, clinical staff, police, coroners, funeral directors and other internal/external stakeholders. To take part in the out of hours on-call service to H.M. Coroner and the Trust. Please see attached Job Description for more information.