Job Title: Anatomical Pathology Technician
Agency: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 34,186 – 37,389 £ / Year
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for a role as a Band 6 Senior Anatomical Pathology Technician.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Specialist Anatomical Pathology Technician with fantastic communication skills and a proactive approach to join our team in Mortuary Services.
The successful candidate will need to have good mortuary experience and after initial training be able to take charge at one of the mortuary sites in the absence of the Mortuary Manager. The successful candidate will join the small but busy Mortuary Team.
The role is to provide a compassionate and customer focussed high quality mortuary service in conformance with the relevant legislation, code of practice and guidance to the Crown Office, local authorities, private organisations and individuals including bereaved relatives.
Main duties of the job
- The post-holder is responsible for assisting in the provision of the Mortuary Service Trust wide; there are three mortuaries within the Trust, Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary’s.
- Work in this area requires frequent exposure to highly distressing and emotive situations and in addition to periods of intense physical activity with the need to maintain concentration for long periods.
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to organise and prioritise work is required.
- There is the need to lone work and to also work well within a small team, sometimes under challenging circumstances.
- To ensure that the deceased and their relatives are always treated with dignity and respect and perform a broad range of technical work activities ensuring provision of an efficient service that is in accordance with Trust, Coroner’s and Department of Health regulations and requirements.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Maths, English and Science GCSE
- Computer Literacy and ability to use common software
Desirable
- Willing to enrol and complete the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
- A Level or Degree qualification
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a small team or by yourself.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the Human Tissue Act
- Experience of working in a mortuary setting
- Experience of viewing or handling human tissues or bodies
Other requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Closing Date: 13 July 2026
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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