Job summary We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Anatomical Pathology Technician (Band 5) to join our busy mortuary service. The mortuary service at Wirral University Teaching Hospital includes the main mortuary at Arrowe Park Hospital and a Body store at Clatterbridge Hospital. The mortuary performs approximately 350 post mortem examinations per year and is also a public mortuary for the Wirral. The mortuary has recently undergone a full refurbishment including replacement of all fridge banks as well as a fully refurbished post-mortem examination room. As part of this role the successful candidate will assisting Medical Pathologists in the evisceration of bodies during post-mortem examination. The other main elements of the role are the receipt of bodies from the hospital and community, release of bodies to the funeral directors and assisting in the viewing of a deceased by the relatives. Main duties of the job The main duties of the role include: Evisceration of bodies during post-mortem examination Removal of brains for organ donation Receipt of bodies from the hospital and community Release of bodies to the funeral directors Assisting relatives in the identification and viewing of a deceased Liaising with the bereavement services, coroner and pathologists Applicants must be a professional self-motivated individual with proven experience of working in a busy mortuary setting. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, be a team player and have an ability to demonstrate empathy towards bereaved relatives. You will hold an RSPH Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (level 4 equivalent) or have demonstrable equivalent experience. The applicant must be able to perform as part of a team, but equally able to work unsupervised. Within this role there will be extensive contact with external agencies such as funeral directors, the coroner's office, Merseyside Police and the Wirral Borough Council. About us Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them. The department is very friendly, approachable and supportive with a good track record of training and training opportunities. The Trust and department supports and encourages Continual Personal Development(CPD) and is committed to the training of its workforce. There is an on-site car park and access to cycle to work schemes. There is access to onsite shops and a subsidised staff restaurant. Annual Leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays. The hours of work for the post are 37.5 hours between 7.30-3.30 Monday to Friday including participation in an on-call rota which is essential. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 408-25-212 Job locations Arrowe Park Hospital Arrow Park Road Wirral CH495PE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further informationabout the Mortuary Technician position available at WUTH. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further informationabout the Mortuary Technician position available at WUTH. Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential GCSE grades A-C in Maths, English and at least one Science or equivalent. Holds a recognised RSPH Anatomical Pathology Technology Diploma (Level 4 equivalent) qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Recent extensive experience in a busy adult mortuary environment. Experience in assisting the Consultant Pathologists with post mortem examinations, undertaking evisceration and reconstructing the deceased. Experienced in specialist APT techniques Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to work independently using initiative and organisational skills. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in highly sensitive situations with relatives of the deceased. Ability to undertake strenuous manual handling activities such as moving deceased patients. Computer literate with good key board skills and experience in using Microsoft Office applications and Laboratory Information Systems. Ability to interpret and accurately process data and information as required. Ability to follow established written standard operating procedures Ability to work in a team-based environment Personal Attributes Essential Ability to deal with daily exposure to, unpleasant odours, bodily fluid and emotionally challenging situations. Ability to work safely and effectively under pressure. Prepared to work flexibly including regular participation in on-call, out of hours and weekend work to meet the needs of the service. Demonstrates excellent attention to detail. Desirable Demonstrates a sensitive and caring approach to role Adopts a proactive attitude to work. Other Requirements Essential Must be able to independently attend site for oncall within the agreed contractual time frame. Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential GCSE grades A-C in Maths, English and at least one Science or equivalent. Holds a recognised RSPH Anatomical Pathology Technology Diploma (Level 4 equivalent) qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Recent extensive experience in a busy adult mortuary environment. Experience in assisting the Consultant Pathologists with post mortem examinations, undertaking evisceration and reconstructing the deceased. Experienced in specialist APT techniques Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to work independently using initiative and organisational skills. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in highly sensitive situations with relatives of the deceased. Ability to undertake strenuous manual handling activities such as moving deceased patients. Computer literate with good key board skills and experience in using Microsoft Office applications and Laboratory Information Systems. Ability to interpret and accurately process data and information as required. Ability to follow established written standard operating procedures Ability to work in a team-based environment Personal Attributes Essential Ability to deal with daily exposure to, unpleasant odours, bodily fluid and emotionally challenging situations. Ability to work safely and effectively under pressure. Prepared to work flexibly including regular participation in on-call, out of hours and weekend work to meet the needs of the service. Demonstrates excellent attention to detail. Desirable Demonstrates a sensitive and caring approach to role Adopts a proactive attitude to work. Other Requirements Essential Must be able to independently attend site for oncall within the agreed contractual time frame. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Arrowe Park Hospital Arrow Park Road Wirral CH495PE Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)