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Mortuary Technician - East Midlands

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Key Responsibilities

Participate in routine and high-risk post-mortem examinations within a busy mortuary environment. Prepare and eviscerate deceased individuals for examination by Consultant Histopathologists.

Requirements Summary

Essential Requirements Level 4 Anatomical Pathology Technologist qualification. Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology. Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology.

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Banding: Band 5
Location: East Midlands
Rate: £20 - £25 per hour DOE
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 11 months
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30 / 08:00-16:00
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join a well-established laboratory in the East Midlands. This locum role is ideal for a qualified APT with experience across routine and high-risk post-mortem cases who is committed to delivering a professional, compassionate, and high-quality mortuary service. The successful candidate will support post-mortem examinations, liaise with bereaved families and external agencies, and contribute to the smooth operation of a cross-site service.

Responsibilities

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  • Participate in routine and high-risk post-mortem examinations within a busy mortuary environment.
  • Prepare and eviscerate deceased individuals for examination by Consultant Histopathologists.
  • Reconstruct the deceased to a high cosmetic standard for release to families and funeral directors.
  • Organise, coordinate, and facilitate viewings and formal identifications.
  • Liaise professionally with bereaved families, Coroner's representatives, funeral directors, police, and other agencies.
  • Participate in the receipt, documentation, storage, and discharge of deceased individuals entering and leaving the mortuary.
  • Contribute to the delivery of a 24-hour mortuary service through participation in the on-call rota and major incident response plans.
  • Support cross-site working arrangements and maintain compliance with relevant health, safety, governance, and dignity standards.

Requirements

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  • Level 4 Anatomical Pathology Technologist qualification.
  • Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology.
  • Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology.
  • Membership of the Anatomical Pathologists' Association (or equivalent professional body).
  • Experience participating in routine and high-risk post-mortem examinations.
  • Ability to prepare, eviscerate, and reconstruct the deceased to a high professional and cosmetic standard.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with bereaved families and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Previous experience working across multiple sites.
  • Experience participating in an on-call rota and major incident response procedures.

What We Offer

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If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.
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We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
London, United Kingdom
On-site at the office
Who can apply
GB

Listing Details

Posted
September 17, 2026
First seen
September 19, 2026
Last seen
September 22, 2026

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