• Job Description

  Req#: C9218-25-0832?language=en&page=211&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and experienced full time Band 5 Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join our hardworking and friendly team. Applications from those working towards completion of the RSPH level 4 diploma are also welcome. If you are still working towards the RSPH level 4 diploma, you would work as a band 4 pending completion if successfully appointed. Upon completion you would progress to a band 5 position.

  The department currently provides a service as part of the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services, dealing with both Hospital and Community deaths across Coventry and Warwickshire. The service covers three mortuaries, University Hospital Coventry NHS Trust, Rugby St Cross and South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust conducting hospital, coronial, high risk and forensic post mortem examinations.

  Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

  Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

  Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

  Main duties of the job

  Applicants will be expected to assist in the duties of the running the mortuary predominantly at UHCW however cover of Warwick and Rugby Hospital when service needs require. UHCW is the West Midlands Forensic Centre and Designated Disaster Mortuary so the candidate will be expected to understand and partake in the out of hours provisions.

  Individuals should be motivated, be able to maintain confidentiality, have excellent communication/interpersonal skills, be well organised, be able to present to clinical staff and be able to lead a highly skilled team

  The candidate must hold the Diploma in APT and have significant current practical mortuary experience. Experience and knowledge of all practices including all types of PM examinations is essential. The department is UKAS accredited and holds HTA licenses and encourages all staff to be UKDVI and AHCS registered.

  Out of hours cover is provided via an on-call system and the successful candidate will be expected to assist in the provision of this service.

  About us

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  30 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £27,485 to £37,796 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  218-ACS-B4-7377572

  Job locations

  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

  Clifford Bridge Road

  Coventry

  CV2 2DX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • 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 be responsible for the day-to-day running of the mortuary on multiple sites following Trust policies.
  • To ensure that all deceased are admitted and registered following Trust policy.
  • To ensure that all deceased are released from the mortuary following Trust policy.
  • To attend meetings and training sessions as directed by the manager.
  • To participate in training sessions for service users, internal and external.
  • 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.
  • To have an ability to work flexibly across multiple sites within our network

  For further details of the job role please see attached job description.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • 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 be responsible for the day-to-day running of the mortuary on multiple sites following Trust policies.
  • To ensure that all deceased are admitted and registered following Trust policy.
  • To ensure that all deceased are released from the mortuary following Trust policy.
  • To attend meetings and training sessions as directed by the manager.
  • To participate in training sessions for service users, internal and external.
  • 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.
  • To have an ability to work flexibly across multiple sites within our network

  For further details of the job role please see attached job description.

  Person Specification

  Qualification & Training

  Essential

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  Desirable

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  Experience

  Essential

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  Desirable

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  Knowledge

  Essential

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  Desirable

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  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

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  Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

  Essential

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  Person Specification

  Qualification & Training

  Essential

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  Desirable

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  Experience

  Essential

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  Desirable

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  Knowledge

  Essential

  • See supporting documents

  Desirable

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  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • See supporting documents

  Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

  Essential

  • See supporting Documents

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

  Clifford Bridge Road

  Coventry

  CV2 2DX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

  Clifford Bridge Road

  Coventry

  CV2 2DX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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