Mortuary Technician - East Midlands

What will your responsibilities be:

• Participate in routine and high-risk post-mortem examinations within a busy mortuary environment.
• Prepare and eviscerate deceased individuals for examination by Consultant Histopathologists.
• Reconstruct the deceased to a high cosmetic standard for release to families and funeral directors.
• Organise, coordinate, and facilitate viewings and formal identifications.
• Liaise professionally with bereaved families, Coroner's representatives, funeral directors, police, and other agencies.
• Participate in the receipt, documentation, storage, and discharge of deceased individuals entering and leaving the mortuary.
• Contribute to the delivery of a 24-hour mortuary service through participation in the on-call rota and major incident response plans.
• Support cross-site working arrangements and maintain compliance with relevant health, safety, governance, and dignity standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential Requirements

• Level 4 Anatomical Pathology Technologist qualification.
• Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology.
• Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology.
• Membership of the Anatomical Pathologists' Association (or equivalent professional body).
• Experience participating in routine and high-risk post-mortem examinations.
• Ability to prepare, eviscerate, and reconstruct the deceased to a high professional and cosmetic standard.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with bereaved families and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working across multiple sites.
• Experience participating in an on-call rota and major incident response procedures.

Why work with Pulse?

• Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the right placement.
• With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you'll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won't find anywhere else.
• We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to what matters to you.
• You are an individual and a professional, not just a resource.

How to apply?

Reasonable Adjustments