Responsibilities This role offers a unique opportunity to develop technical expertise within a specialist mortuary environment while working toward the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Level 3 Diploma. As a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technician, you will play a key part in delivering a safe, dignified and high-quality service to the Trust, HM Coroner and bereaved families. Key responsibilities include: Assisting with the provision of post-mortem services, including preparation of the deceased, support during autopsy procedures, and restoration following examination under supervision. Receiving, registering and safeguarding the deceased and their personal effects, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with legal and Trust standards. Supporting specialist services such as paediatric and perinatal mortuary work, CT post-mortem imaging, forensic procedures and NHS Blood and Transplant tissue retrieval. Working collaboratively with clinical teams, the Medical Examiners Office, HM Coroner, Police, Radiology and Bereavement Care to ensure safe and efficient service delivery. What experience/skills are needed The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate mortuary or post-mortem experience. Funeral, bereavement, or HCA backgrounds may also be considered based on relevance and qualifications. The ideal candidate will be resilient, compassionate and committed to learning within a sensitive and highly regulated environment. You will need to demonstrate: The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with bereaved families, colleagues and external agencies in challenging and emotional circumstances. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping, specimen handling and administrative procedures. A good level of secondary education (minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent), including Science, Maths and English, and a willingness to complete the RSPH Level 3 Diploma. The emotional resilience to work in a mortuary setting, including the ability to cope with distressing information and exposure to sensitive situations. Additional Information The role requires participation in the mortuary on-call rota once competency is achieved. A driving license will be required. You must be able to work flexibly to support service needs across extended hours when required. The post involves handling infectious material, so compliance with health and safety standards and Trust mandatory training is essential. The role requires successful clearance through relevant employment checks, including occupational health and safeguarding requirements (DBS). The Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technician works under the supervision of senior mortuary staff and collaborates closely with colleagues across Bereavement Care, the Medical Examiners Office, HM Coroner, Police, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), Radiology, and a wide range of clinical teams. The role reports directly to senior anatomical pathology staff and involves regular multidisciplinary interaction to maintain seamless, compassionate, and compliant service delivery. If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice - Annex 21 vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection. Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21. Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria:Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers