Posted 9 days ago
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AI Summary
Supports mortuary and post-mortem operations in a pathology service, assisting with autopsies and maintaining health and safety standards.
About this role
APT / Mortuary Technician Locum
Pulse is currently recruiting for an experienced APT (Anatomical Pathology Technician) / Mortuary Technician to join a well-established pathology service in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mortuary professional seeking a flexible locum assignment with the potential to develop into a long-term placement.
The Role
The successful candidate will support the mortuary and post-mortem service, working alongside a dedicated pathology team to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day mortuary operations.
Key Details
- Target start date: Mid-November
- Initial requirement: Approximately 2 months
- Strong likelihood of extension into a long-term position following a planned retirement
- 20-30 hours per week
- Primarily Monday to Friday, although Monday to Thursday may be considered
- 8:00am start time acceptable
- Band 5-6 rates available
- Flexible part-time working pattern
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working as an APT, Mortuary Technician or within a post-mortem service
- Practical experience supporting autopsies and mortuary procedures
- Understanding of mortuary health and safety procedures
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Right to work in the UK
Why Work with Pulse?
- Dedicated specialist consultant support
- Access to exclusive locum opportunities
- Competitive rates
- Flexible payroll options
- Ongoing compliance and onboarding support
Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience and supporting all candidates throughout the application process.
Skills
Anatomical PathologyAutopsy SupportCommunication SkillsHealth And SafetyMortuary ProceduresMultidisciplinary TeamworkOrganizational Skills
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