Anatomical Pathology Technologist | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7766605/249-7578462-2 |
Summary
An exciting job opportunity has arisen at GWH Mortuary & Bereavement Services
We are seeking a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join the Mortuary and Bereavement Services team at Great Western Hospital. The post holder will work within a multi‑skilled team to provide a safe, effective and respectful service for deceased patients and their families. Knowledge of Human Tissue Authority regulations is essential.
The Mortuary and Bereavement Services team provides a professional and supportive service to patients, families and partner organisations. You will be joining a team committed to high standards of care and continuous improvement.
Main Duties of the Job
• Ensure all mortuary activities comply with HTA standards and Trust policies.
• Support the completion of legal documentation.
• Provide clear and sensitive information to bereaved families, clinical teams and external users.
• Arrange and facilitate viewings and formal identifications.
• Maintain a safe, secure and dignified environment for all deceased patients.
Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
The post holder is responsible for assisting in the provision to deliver a safe, secure, effective and comprehensive dual service at the Mortuary and Bereavement Service within Great Western Hospital.
Required to undertake duties to assist in the delivery of the service, this will include facilitation of the completion of, Medical Certificate of Cause of Deaths (MCCD), free from infections certificates and other legal forms required.
Provide specialist, knowledge, expertise and sensitive information to the bereaved, external users and Trust staff, regarding the process that needs to be undertaken following a death in Trust or the community.
To arrange, prepare and facilitate all viewings and formal identifications of the patient.
To assist in delivering a robust Post Mortem service for the H M Coroner of Wiltshire and Swindon as set out in the Service Level Agreement.
Complying with the Human Tissue Act and Human Tissue Authority to ensure the establishment is maintained within the scope of the licence parameters.
To ensure the capacity of the Mortuary is maintained appropriately under the direct of the senior APT’s or Mortuary and Bereavement service Manager.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Feb 2026
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