Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Swindon, SN3 6BBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Great Western Hospital Mortuary and Bereavement Service for Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT...
Support the Mortuary and Bereavement Service in delivering a professional and compassionate service to bereaved families, hospital staff and external agencies. Assist with the admission, identification, dignity and respect, storage and release of deceased patients under supervision. Facilitate the legal documentation, infection status declarations, and other statutory paperwork associated with death certification. Provide support and guidance to bereaved families regarding procedures following a death in hospital or the community. Liaise with clinical teams, the Medical Examiner Service, Coroner's Officers and Funeral Directors as required. Arrange, prepare, and assist with viewings and formal identifications, ensuring that privacy, dignity, and respect are maintained at all times. Assist trained APTs with post-mortem examinations and other mortuary procedures as part of the training programme. Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with Trust and HTA requirements. Participate in training, competency assessments and continuing professional development to achieve APT qualification.
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Qualifications
Essential: - GCSE English /Math's and science; - Willing to work towards RSPH level 3; - Educated to NVQ 3 level
Desirable: - Biology, or Forensic Qualification; - Bereavement qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working with confidential and sensitive information, always maintaining professionalism and discretion. . .
- Experience of following policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with colleagues and external agencies
- Experience of using IT systems for record keeping and administrative duties
- Demonstrate an understanding of customer care when liaising with the public on the telephone, electronic and / or face to face
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively
- Ability to lift and manoeuvre deceased patients
- Dealing with bereaved and confrontational persons, either in person or over the telephone
Desirable
- Bereavement training
- Experience within a mortuary, pathology, laboratory, funeral service, healthcare support, or bereavement setting
- Experience of maintaining accurate records and audit documentation
- Awareness of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, and Manual Handling procedures
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
12 October 2026
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