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Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Nottingham NG7 2UH

Key information

Pay
from £14.52 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
19 Oct 2026
Closing date
31 Oct 2026

About this role

Responsibilities of this job role TO carry out mortuary procedures in accordance with established protocols, ensuring accurate patient identification, documentation, and record management at all times. You will maintain high standards of accuracy and professionalism throughout all processes. TO manage the receipt, safekeeping, and release of deceased patients personal belongings, including clothing, valuables, and cash, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and departmental procedures. TO prepare patients for viewing and identification appointments, maintaining the Viewing Suite schedule and providing a respectful environment for bereaved relatives while adhering to security and personal safety procedures. TO support post-mortem examinations by assisting with evisceration, reconstruction, and diagnostic procedures, including the recognition and reporting of abnormal findings to senior colleagues and pathologists where appropriate. To undertake decontamination, sterilisation, and infection control procedures for equipment, instruments, ventilated tables, and designated clinical areas, ensuring adherence to departmental safety requirements. To participate in quality control activities, equipment troubleshooting, professional development programmes, research projects, and the review and implementation of departmental procedures and documentation