An opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician to join the mortuary team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as the Deputy Mortuary Manager.
The post has been established to support the Mortuary Service Manager and to work within a team of APTs and MEOs in organising a safe, secure, effective, and comprehensive mortuary, post mortem, and Medical Examiner’s office/service for the needs of Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the wider community.
Applicants should hold the RSPH/RIPHH Certificate and Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or Level 3 & Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology). Ideally, candidates will have at least 5 years of post-Diploma/Level 4 mortuary experience, be registered with the Academy for Healthcare Sciences, and/or possess Science Council Registration. Membership of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists is also desirable. A good understanding of medical terminology is essential to work effectively with MEOs and provide a comprehensive service for the bereaved.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of professionalism, compassion, empathy, and maturity. Vigilance regarding the strict confidentiality policy is required. Participation in an on-call rota for out-of-hours APT duties is also expected.
All mortuary staff contribute to the death certification process. APTs play a pivotal role by providing technical assistance, dissection skills, and input to post mortem examinations. They will undertake external examinations of deceased persons as applicable to the Medical Examiner’s Services and work alongside MEOs, who serve as a conduit for bereaved families. The Deputy Mortuary Manager will assist with all processes related to handling the deceased from admission to release, record and database maintenance, and post mortem room duties as directed by the Service Manager and Pathologist.
Closing date: 08 September 2025
Interview date: 22 September 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we are committed to supporting the public, patients, staff, and partners in achieving the best health outcomes by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin our work as a Trust, and these values are embedded in all aspects of our culture.
In Return We Will Offer
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership
* Ongoing support from recruitment through to integration and beyond
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programmes, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes
Key Facts
* We see on average 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with an average of 2,077 per week.
* An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day, making us the 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit approximately 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year, we performed nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations across 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We conduct over 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research-active University Hospital with a broad portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for staff.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
o Name: Michael Conway
o Job Title: Mortuary Service Manager
o Email: michael.conway@nhs.net
o Telephone: 01246 512217
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