Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT) - Northamptonshire

Job Title: Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT) - Band 6 Client: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Department: Pathology Band: 6 £26 per hour umbrella Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00 Potential 06:00 start on Post Mortem days On-call participation may be required Role Overview University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group are seeking an experienced Band 6 Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT) to join the Pathology Department at Kettering General Hospital on a fixed-term agency placement. The successful candidate will support the delivery of a professional, high-quality mortuary and post mortem service, ensuring compliance with HTA regulations, Trust policies, and Coroner requirements. Key Responsibilities Assist with and perform hospital and Coroner's post mortem examinations Prepare and reconstruct deceased patients following post mortem Maintain mortuary facilities, equipment, and infection prevention standards Ensure compliance with Human Tissue Authority (HTA) regulations Support body receipt, storage, identification and release processes Liaise sensitively with clinical teams and bereavement services Maintain accurate documentation and mortuary records Participate in on-call rota where required Essential Requirements Proven NHS experience as an Anatomical Pathology Technician Experience assisting with hospital and Coroner post mortems Knowledge of HTA standards and mortuary governance Relevant Level 3/4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or equivalent) Ability to work autonomously within a mortuary setting Flexible to support early starts and on-call cover

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