University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Anatomical Pathology Technician
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Anatomical Pathology Technician
Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT) – Vacancy in Mortuary Network
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, NHS Trust
The Network of Mortuaries at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire currently has vacancies in the Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT) team.
About the Role
Our mortuary network cares for over 4,000 patients per year and is the busiest forensic department in the region, serving police forces across West Midlands, West Mercia, and Warwick. Tasks include forensic work, autopsies, and merit cases.
The Trust is actively expanding mortuary capacity, seeking to continuously enhance service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Work under the oversight of the Network Mortuary Manager and Senior APTs to:
- Ensure efficient, regulated service provision in alignment with Trust, Coroner’s, and Department of Health guidelines.
- Support forensic, pathologist, and hospital services across three sites:
- University Hospital Coventry
- South Warwickshire Foundation Trust
- Rugby and St Cross Hospital
- Maintain high compliance standards through audits, risk assessments, SOPs, and incident investigations, including HTA, UKAS, and CQC preparatory activities.
- Participate in the on-call forensic service, including out-of-hours working.
- Assist laboratory staff with pathological cases.
- Operate efficiently to promote research and innovation while ensuring patient dignity and confidentiality.
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Person Specification & Requirements
- Essential:
- A full UK driving license (≥ 2 years) is mandatory (international licenses not accepted).
- Technical ability to support broad misiónary (post-mortem) suite operations.
- High communication and keyboard skills to manage HCA messages, SOPs, and audits efficiently.
- Desirable:
- Ability to work independently under pressure and at short notice.
- Good Microsoft Office proficiency for reporting and documentation.
Employment Terms
- Salary banded at Band 4 (exact level determined on merit).
- Immunisation and vaccination report required at interview from either:
- Current NHS occupational health provider
- UK GP
- Applications reviewed until filled—apply as soon as possible for best consideration.
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About the Organisation
- University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust ranked Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
- The largest teaching trust in England, with:
- State-of-the-art facilities across three hospitals.
- Proven expertise as a world-leader in research and innovation.
- Affiliated with the prestigious Pathway to Excellence® programme.
- Diverse, values-driven culture ensuring:
- Patient care at the heart of everything. -Fairness, respect, equality and dignity for staff and stakeholders.
- World-class support for learning/development and career growth.
How to Apply
Contact the Mortuary Manager for informal enquiries: Name: Matthew Rogers Title: Network Mortuary Manager Email: Matthew.Rogers@uhcw.nhs.uk Telephone: +44(0)24 76 69 67516
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