Anatomical Pathology Technician

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Mortuary Services team as an Anatomical Pathology Technician. You will receive structured training and hands-on experience in post-mortem care, mortuary operations, and related administrative duties. This role is ideal for individuals looking to develop a career in anatomical pathology within a supportive and professional environment.

Only qualified L3/L4 diploma in the Royal Society in Public Health (RSPH) need apply, Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technician staff may be considered, but only if they are currently on the L3 course for the RSPH” “If Trainee is successful, they’ll be banded as an Annex 21 Band 5 until qualified.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY. To participate in the preparation and reconstruction of deceased patients.

Learn and adhere to health and safety, infection control, and legal requirements.

Support the respectful handling, storage, and release of deceased patients.

Participate in training sessions and complete required competency assessments.

Maintain accurate records and assist with administrative tasks.

Compassionate and respectful approach to care.

Ability to follow procedures and maintain confidentiality.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Willingness to learn and adapt in a sensitive environment.

Exposure to mortuary operations, post-mortem procedures, and bereavement services.

Career progression within Mortuary Services upon successful completion of training.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Neill White Job title: Mortuary & Bereavement Office Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0151 706 3801