Job summary
To act as a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician providing a body store and post mortem service at East Surrey Hospital. To participate in the admission and release of deceased and the busy post mortem and forensic service on behalf of Surrey Coroner and Thames Valley Police.
Assist and support the Site Leads and other staff with all mortuary activities using local SOPs and trust policies.
To apply to knowledge expected of an Anatomical Pathology Technician, to the preparation of bodies for Post Mortem and be responsible to the Senior/Chief Technician in the delivery of high-quality Post-Mortem services.
Although Diploma NVQ level 4 is listed as Essential, consideration will be given to any candidate who may not have level 4 on the proviso that they attend and pass this at the soonest opportunity. Band 4 will be paid until completion.
Details
Date posted: 12 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 326-7449089-RB
Job locations: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, RH1 5RH
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
* Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
* A complete and accurate application
* Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
* Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
* Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
* Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
* Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
* Evidence of essential experience for role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, RH1 5RH
Website: https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/
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