Anatomical Pathology Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Flexible working
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 28/02/2027
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Role summary
This role involves supporting the daily delivery of pathology activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to quality standards. You will manage tasks, maintain records, and assist colleagues with operational requirements. The position also requires contributing to a safe working environment and following established policies and procedures.
Essential criteria
- To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
- Anatomical Pathology Technology degree, diploma, certificate, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum four years experience in a public or hospital mortuary.
- Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, computer literacy and data-handling skills.
- Knowledge of HTA requirements, health and safety, NHS values and religious considerations surrounding death.
- To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
- Anatomical Pathology Technology degree, diploma, certificate, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum four years experience in a public or hospital mortuary.
- Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, computer literacy and data-handling skills.
- Knowledge of HTA requirements, health and safety, NHS values and religious considerations surrounding death.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
Posted 13d ago · Closes in 183d
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Job summary
Why might this job interest you?
As an Anatomical Pathology
Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the effective day-to-day
delivery of pathology-related activities, ensuring work is carried out
accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures and
quality standards. You will be managing assigned tasks, maintaining accurate
records, supporting colleagues with operational requirements, and ensuring that
all relevant documentation and processes are completed in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
You will also be responsible for contributing to a safe and professional working environment, following relevant policies and procedures, and supporting the wider team to maintain high standards of service delivery.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the
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