Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Anatomical Pathology Technologist, Birmingham, £25 per hour, Interim

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.
• Physically fit 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.
What you need to do now
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