East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Anatomical Pathology Technologist - Entry level

The closing date is 11 November 2025

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Job summary

You will work as a qualified Entry Level Anatomical Pathology Technologist in the Trust Mortuary Services. You will be based at Conquest Hospital mortuary but will be expected to rotate between Conquest and Eastbourne Mortuary Departments. You will be proficient in the use of Mortuary and Post-mortem equipment, be competent in evisceration techniques, ensuring Standard Operating Procedures are followed, Quality Control and Quality Assurance is performed. Adhere to HTA guidance and other governing bodies.

Main duties of the job

Patient care including registration, release, post mortems, viewings and traceability.Cleanliness of the mortuary department and maintaining standards.Assist service users and ensure SOP's and policies are adhered to. Maintain relevant CPD. Maintain good working relations with other staff and users. Attend and participate in relevant meetings. Report incidents and issues. Act as a Fire warden, and highlight and comply with risks. Participate in the on call rota as required. Participate in forensic examinations.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-ED1002

Job locations

Conquest Mortuary

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-sea

TN37 1RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English
  • Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (RSPH)

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD
  • HTA Consent training
  • AAPT member

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a mortuary (NHS or Council)
  • Experience of participating in post mortem examinations
  • Exposure to deceased persons with traumatic injuries and those in various states of deterioration

Desirable

  • Experience of liaising with bereaved family members
  • Experience of completing mortuary records, electronic and paper
  • Experience of different reconstruction techniques
  • Exposure to babies, children, young people
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English
  • Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (RSPH)

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD
  • HTA Consent training
  • AAPT member

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a mortuary (NHS or Council)
  • Experience of participating in post mortem examinations
  • Exposure to deceased persons with traumatic injuries and those in various states of deterioration

Desirable

  • Experience of liaising with bereaved family members
  • Experience of completing mortuary records, electronic and paper
  • Experience of different reconstruction techniques
  • Exposure to babies, children, young people

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Mortuary

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-sea

TN37 1RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Mortuary

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-sea

TN37 1RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Mortuary

Deborah James

deborah.james1@nhs.net

03001314707

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-ED1002

Job locations

Conquest Mortuary

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-sea

TN37 1RD


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