Trainee/ Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 29/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves performing routine and advanced post-mortem procedures, including preparing the deceased for viewing, autopsy, and police identification. The post holder will provide specialist advice related to anatomical pathology techniques. Trainees will be trained to fulfill these responsibilities. Qualified staff will participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.
Essential criteria
- 3 GCSE's or equivalent qualification
- Experience in a health care setting or funeral service
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills Good manual dexterity and co-ordination
- Ability to work under pressure for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to lift/move heavy loads and operate equipment
- Have good attention to detail
- 3 GCSE's or equivalent qualification
- Experience in a health care setting or funeral service
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills Good manual dexterity and co-ordination
- Ability to work under pressure for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to lift/move heavy loads and operate equipment
- Have good attention to detail
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Trainee/ Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician
The closing date is 29 September 2026
Job summary
As part of the team the qualified post holder will have developed knowledge experience and competency in specialised anatomical pathology techniques. It is a primary role of the post to carry out both routine and advanced post mortem procedures including the preparation of the deceased for viewing, autopsy and police identification. The post holder will provide specialist advice to users of the service within and out with the Trust in a manner commensurate with the sensitive nature of the work. Any trainee will be trained to work towards the above job description.
Once qualified the successful candidate will participate in a 24/ 7 on call rota which covers all 3 SOTW sites. The core working shift pattern is 8-4pm or 8.30-4.30pm depending on service needs .
Main duties of the job
As part of the team the qualified post holder will have developed knowledge experience and competency in specialised anatomical pathology techniques. It is a primary role of the post to carry out both routine and advanced post mortem procedures including the preparation of the deceased for viewing, autopsy and police identification. The post holder will provide specialist advice to users of the service within and out with the Trust in a manner com
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