Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Certificate and Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology.

Desirable

• Interest in continuing professional development.

Experience

Essential

• 4 years minimum extensive full-time mortuary experience.
• Extensive knowledge in Practical experience of a wide range of routine dissection and reconstruction techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety policies

Desirable

• Experience in deputising for more senior staff.

Skills

Essential

• Good practical skills in the post-mortem room, excellent communication skills. Basic computer skills
• Good manual dexterity and coordination
• Organisational skills and the ability to plan and adjust tasks

Desirable

• Comprehension of the significance of clinical governance, clinical audit, and achieving quality targets. Delegation skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of routine and specialised dissection and reconstruction techniques Knowledge of specialist post mortem procedures.
• Good understanding of health and safety guidelines.

Desirable

• Knowledge regarding organ retention issues. Awareness of Clinical Pathology Accreditation Inspections.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Must be able to display tact, sensitivity, and empathy when dealing with relatives. Composed and professional disposition.
• Team-member
• Support people’s equality, diversity, and human rights.
• Ability to adapt quickly and efficiently.

Desirable

• Demonstrated personal development
• Team leading/management skills

Special Requirement

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours to facilitate the changing needs of the service.
• Able to work on any mortuary site within the South of Tyne and Wear to facilitate the changing needs of the service

Desirable

• Driving licence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 11 June 2026