Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technician


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

To assist in the preparation of deceased patients for post mortem examination as required by the Consultant Histopathologists; make accurate measurements of height/weight and record for the pathologists. To assist in the organisation and equipping of the post mortem room for post mortem examinations. To adhere to Trust policy, Coroners Office and Department of Health regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and HTA regulations. To assist the Consultant Histopathologists and Home Office pathologists in a wide range of technical tasks, as requested during post mortem examinations, ensuring adherence to Trust policies and procedures and HTA regulations. To assist in the arrangement for specimens taken during post mortem examinations to be sent to the histology laboratory. To ensure that accurate records of deceased patients received into and collected from the mortuaries are in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To receive telephone calls from relatives, Coroners Office, the Police and any other parties who wish to arrange a viewing of a deceased patient. In liaison with the mortuary technicians arrange a mutually agreeable time with the friends / relatives for the viewing. To assist in the preparation of deceased patients for viewing in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To assist in the preparation of deceased patients for release to undertakers in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To undertake training to achieve the Certificate of the Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene. To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives. To consult with and inform the Network Mortuary Manager or deputies on all matters related to the mortuaries and their staff. To ensure the provision of a high quality service. To ensure that Unit Wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of total care to all who come into contact with services provided by Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

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