Anatomical Pathology Technologist | Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Hull, HU2 3JZ |
| Cwmni: | Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7761591/356-26-7761591 |
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This is a qualified post and requires the RSPH Certificate and Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology, or Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology.
The post-holder is responsible for providing technical and scientific support within the Mortuary & Bereavement Services across Trust facilities, including high-risk post-mortem areas. The role requires frequent exposure to highly distressing and emotive situations, as well as periods of intense physical activity requiring sustained concentration.
The post-holder will ensure that resources, equipment, and consumables are used efficiently, and that documentation and records are accurately maintained. They will support the training and development oftrainees and support staff under supervision, assist pathologists with post-mortem examinations, and ensure the deceased and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect.
The post-holder will perform a broad range of technical duties to ensure the efficient running of the mortuary in accordance with Trust, Coroner, Human Tissue Authority, and Department of Health regulations and standards. Participation in the on-call rota is required to maintain 24-hour service provision.
• Admit, classify, store, and release deceased patients according to Trust policy and HTA standards
• Assist with and undertake post-mortem examinations, including routine, forensic, independent, and high-risk cases
• Support pathologists during post-mortem examinations and accurately document findings
• Prepare deceased patients for viewings or formal identification, liaising sensitively with relatives, police, coroners, and funeral directors
• Collect, label, package, and transport specimens for laboratory analysis (histology, microbiology, toxicology, DNA)
• Maintain accurate patient records using EDEN and other approved systems
• Support the training, supervision, and development oftrainee and support staff under direction of the Mortuary Supervisor
• Participate in departmental audits, quality improvement initiatives, and SOP updates
• Work flexibly across mortuary sites and participate in the on-call rota
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, health & safety, and HTA licensing requirements
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Feb 2026