Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Anatomical Pathology Technician

The closing date is 23 September 2025

Job summary

To act as a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician providing an body store and post mortem service at East Surrey Hospital. To participate in the admission and released of deceased and the busy post mortem and forensic service on behalf of Surrey Coroner and Thames Valley Police.

Assist and support the Site Leads and other staff with all mortuary activities using local SOPs and trust policies.

To apply to knowledge expected of an Anatomical Pathology Technician, to the preparation of bodies for Post Mortem and be responsible to the Senior/Chief Technician in the delivery of high-quality Post-Mortem services.

Although Diploma NVQ level 4 is listed as Essential, consideration will be given to any candidate who may not have level 4 on the proviso that they attend and pass this at the soonest opportunity. Band 4 will be paid until completion.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Details

Date posted

12 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year plus high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7449089-RB

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
  • A complete and accurate application
  • Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
  • Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
  • Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
  • Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
  • Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
  • Evidence of essential experience for role
Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
  • A complete and accurate application
  • Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
  • Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
  • Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
  • Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
  • Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
  • Evidence of essential experience for role

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

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Employer's website

https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Employer's website

https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Network Mortuaries Operations Manager

Janine Harling

j.harling@nhs.net

01737231695

Details

Date posted

12 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year plus high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7449089-RB

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)