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Job summary

Main area
Anatomical Pathology
Grade
Band 3- 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
269-SFT10060
Employer
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Salisbury
Salary
£25,760 - £39,043 per annum pro rata if part time
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/11/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust logo

Anatomical Pathology Technologist (Trainees Considered)

Band 3- 5

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.


Job overview

We’re seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated individual to join our Mortuary and Bereavement team at Salisbury District Hospital as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT). This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting a service that provides dignity, sensitivity, and care at some of the most important moments for patients and their families.

The successful candidate will ideally hold the Level 4 RSPH qualification and be able to work at a senior APT level.
Applications from level 3 RSPH qualified APTs and potential trainee APTs will also be considered.

If you’re passionate about delivering excellence, working with care and professionalism, and developing within a specialist and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

·             To participate in and help coordinate the smooth running of the Mortuary and Bereavement Service in Salisbury District Hospital and providing a service for Wiltshire, North Dorset and West Hampshire.

·             To undertake all aspects of administrative work associated with the Mortuary and Bereavement service.

·             Operate within a highly flexible team for the effective overall delivery of patient care.

·             To possess the skills and qualifications to work as an APT and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Mortuary and Bereavement processes.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.

With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.

We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.

Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RSPH Level 4 diploma in APT
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership course/training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Good working experience of the mortuary environment
  • Working knowledge of the HTA and its requirements
  • Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Training experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Happy to Talk Flexible WorkingWe Work FlexiblyPeople PromiseNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Holly Gillespie
Job title
Mortuary and Bereavement manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01722336262
Additional information

Ext 5442

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