Anatomical Pathology Technologist

To assist the Network Mortuary Manager and the Assistant Manager in the day-to-day running of the Trust’s mortuaries, performing a broad range of technical work activities ensuring that the provision of an efficient service that is in accordance with Trust, Coroner’s and Department of Health regulations and requirements.
- To keep accurate and complete records and ensure that the mortuary registers are kept up to date.
- To supervise the daily mortuary activities as part of the team.
- To work alone when necessary to facilitate the Coroners work and the routine mortuary duties.
- To assist the Network Mortuary Manager and the Assistant Manager in the day-to-day running of the Trust’s mortuaries.
- To ensure that all deceased are admitted and registered following Trust policy

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
- To ensure that all deceased are released from the mortuary following Trust policy.
- To arrange and prepare viewings/Ids in the viewing room.
- To accompany families to the viewing room as needed.
- To liaise with next of kin in a professional, sympathetic but practical manner.
- To arrange official identifications on behalf of Her Majesties Coroner and when necessary act as Identifying Officer.
- To follow the guidelines set out by the HTA when handling specimens.
- To ensure secure postage of any specimens leaving the department, preparing specimens for transport appropriately.

Please see attached job description for further details.