Job overview

To act as a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician providing an body store and post mortem service at East Surrey Hospital. To participate in the admission and released 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.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. 

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.