Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician & Bereavement SupportOfficer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician & Bereavement Support Officer within the Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board. You will maintain mortuary and body storage services, assisting with post-mortems and supporting bereaved individuals. The position requires vocational and academic qualifications in Anatomical Pathology and involves working with external agencies while ensuring dignity and respect.
Key responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining the Mortuary and body storage services across the Health board.
- Manage the deceased and bereaved, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
- Assist pathologists to a high-quality standard with Coronial and hospital post-mortems.
- Provide mortuary and bereavement cover on other sites within BCUHB.
- Work with external agencies such as Coroner services, Police and Funeral Directors.
Essential criteria
- RSPH level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology) or earlier equivalent with demonstrable equivalent knowledge to the new Diploma.
- Knowledge and understanding of current legislation relating to Coroner's post mortems, death registration and statutory duti
- Knowledge and understanding of local and national developments in care after death.
- Knowledge of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) structures.
- Experience of working in a mortuary.
- Proven record of problem solving and troubleshooting
- Experience of supporting distressed and bereaved people.
- Experience of working alone as well as within a team.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy and when dealing with the deceased and their relatives.
- Experience in undertaking all analytical procedures
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good general literacy and numeracy skills.
- Good computer and keyboard skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with minimum supervision.
- Able to work under pressure and respond appropriately in emergency situations
- Caring. Compassion. Enthusiastic. Commitment.
- Ability to travel within geographical area in a timely manner.
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
- DBS clearance.
Desirable criteria
- Membership of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists
- Undertake continuing professional development (CPD)
- Keyboard and computer skills, such as ECDL
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Committed to delivery of healthcare
- First aid training
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,819 – £39,631 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician & Bereavement SupportOfficer
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
The Bereavement and Mortuary Service at Betsi Cadwaladr Health board is looking for an enthusiastic, committed individual to join them as a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician.
You will assist in maintaining the Mortuary and body storage services, across the Health board, while working to your vocational and academic qualifications.
This is a mentally and physically challenging role, managing the deceased and bereaved, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
This role is for those that already hold the RSPH Level 3 or 4 in Anatomical Pathology or equivalent qualifications. Banding salary will be dependent on the qualification and experience.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic, self motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Essential quality is being able to demonstrate empathy towards the bereaved. Within the role there will be regular contact with external agencies such as Coroner services, Police and Funeral Directors. Current working knowledge of Home Office & Coronial post mortem requirements and the Human Tissue Authority Standards is also required
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