This is an exciting opportunity to join our Mortuary Services team as a Trainee 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.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 November 2024. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region with over 16,800 colleagues. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people.
Responsibilities
* Assist qualified APTs in the preparation and reconstruction of deceased patients under supervision.
* 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.
* Adopt a compassionate and respectful approach to care.
* Follow procedures and maintain confidentiality.
* Communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
* Show willingness to learn and adapt in a sensitive environment.
* Participate in the retrieval of eyes for NHSBT after training.
* Provide a technical service to the Trust and other users of the service, assisting Histopathologists and Forensic Pathologists during post‑mortem examinations while maintaining the dignity of the deceased.
* Engage in services – all technical aspects of maintaining and developing the mortuary service.
* Address people matters – health and safety, discipline, appraisal.
* Contribute to resources – equipment and consumable evaluation.
* Handle information – departmental procedures, computer skills, departmental meetings.
* Drive training – development of technical staff and continuing professional development.
* Undertake a share of autopsy‑related and day‑to‑day mortuary service activity.
* Assist with “high‑risk” post‑mortems when fully trained.
* Participate in the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota when trained.
* Organise and supervise workshops held within the mortuary.
* Ensure the dignity of the deceased is maintained at all times.
* Adhere to the organisation’s health and safety policies.
* Assist in producing risk assessments.
* Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee.
* Assess needs for additional resources and new equipment.
* Maintain adequate levels of stocks and equipment and ensure they are kept in reasonable condition.
* Review and adhere to operational procedures.
* Participate in departmental meetings.
* Use the departmental computer system as required.
* Maintain regular liaison with hospital staff, funeral directors, the Coroner’s office and other personnel to improve the service.
* Maintain daily liaison with pathologists regarding hospital and Coroner post‑mortem examinations.
* Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
* Assist junior medical staff in local procedures.
* Supervise mortuary assistants.
* Participate in the development and implementation of training programmes.
* Engage in continuing professional development.
* Collaborate with other APTs to facilitate eye retrievals for NHSBT.
Qualifications & Training
* Accredited training program leading to APT qualification.
* Structured training and development supporting the L3 and L4 Diploma in RSPH.
* Exposure to mortuary operations, post‑mortem procedures, and bereavement services.
* Career progression within Mortuary Services upon successful completion of training.
Equality and Diversity
* Understand our equality and diversity commitments and statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
* Act in ways that support equality and diversity and respect people’s rights, beliefs and choices.
* Recognise and report behaviour that undermines equality.
* Be consciously aware of own behaviour and encourage the same among colleagues.
* Acknowledge diverse perspectives and needs of everyone encountered.
* Develop an equality and diversity objective through the personal development review process.
Values and Behaviours
* We are Caring – kind to each other, compassionate to patients, families and colleagues, proud of our contribution and always professional.
* We are Fair – treat people equitably and value their differences; confident in speaking up and supporting colleagues.
* We are Innovative – continuously improve services, pioneer new ways, learn from mistakes, and share knowledge.
This advert closes on Thursday 26 February 2026.
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