Anatomical Pathology Technician

NHS

  • Sheffield
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Mortuary and Bereavement team based at Sheffield Children's Hospital as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT).The successful candidate will hold a Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology or Level 3 Anatomical Pathology Technology.Main duties of the job
  • To participate in and help coordinate the smooth running of the Mortuary and Bereavement Service within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership.
  • To undertake all aspects of administrative work associated with the Mortuary and Bereavement service.
  • Operate within a highly flexible team for the effective overall delivery of patient care.
  • To possess the skills and qualifications to work as an APT and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Mortuary and Bereavement processes.
About usYou will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa/pro rata for part time staffContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number190-0665-DIRJob locationsSheffield Children's NHSFTSheffieldS10 2THJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • Certificate in Anatomical Pathology technology or Level 3 Anatomical Pathology technology
  • Up to date training - manual handling
  • Commitment to undertake all on the job training
  • Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
  • Diploma in Anatomical Pathology technology or Level 4 Anatomical Pathology technology or equivalent experience and willing to complete required training
  • Registration with AAPT (Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology)
ExperienceEssential
  • Extensive relevant experience of working within a hospital or public mortuary, including, hazardous implants removal understanding medical information, training.
  • Experience with a range of Mortuary techniques.
  • Knowledge of dissection and reconstruction, including suturing, evisceration of organs, scalpel use, suturing for facial reconstruction/corneal retrieval, enucleation.
  • Knowledge of organ retention, post mortem issues, consent form issues, inc sensitive disposal of organs
  • Knowledge of sample taking and distribution
Desirable
  • Knowledge of advanced autopsy, forensic, and infection procedures.
  • Previous NHS experience
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Keyboard and IT skills with basic understanding of MS Word, Excel and Access
  • Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
  • Effective Communication skills, written and oral
  • Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
Desirable
  • In depth understanding of Word, Excel, power point and access.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • Certificate in Anatomical Pathology technology or Level 3 Anatomical Pathology technology
  • Up to date training - manual handling
  • Commitment to undertake all on the job training
  • Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
  • Diploma in Anatomical Pathology technology or Level 4 Anatomical Pathology technology or equivalent experience and willing to complete required training
  • Registration with AAPT (Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology)
ExperienceEssential
  • Extensive relevant experience of working within a hospital or public mortuary, including, hazardous implants removal understanding medical information, training.
  • Experience with a range of Mortuary techniques.
  • Knowledge of dissection and reconstruction, including suturing, evisceration of organs, scalpel use, suturing for facial reconstruction/corneal retrieval, enucleation.
  • Knowledge of organ retention, post mortem issues, consent form issues, inc sensitive disposal of organs
  • Knowledge of sample taking and distribution
Desirable
  • Knowledge of advanced autopsy, forensic, and infection procedures.
  • Previous NHS experience
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Keyboard and IT skills with basic understanding of MS Word, Excel and Access
  • Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
  • Effective Communication skills, written and oral
  • Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
Desirable
  • In depth understanding of Word, Excel, power point and access.

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