Anatomical Pathology Technologist

To work as part of a team providing support to mortuary and postmortem service which provides a facility to both the hospital and local community following current local policies and procedures.

Provide general and / or technical assistance to other levels of technical staff, visiting Pathologists, Coroners officers, Relatives and Funeral Directors.

Support the bereavement and Coroners service by, preparing the deceased for viewings / identifications; maintain good professional and empathetic communication with bereaved families.

The team works together to deliver a service which enables high standards of care to be met all times this includes maintaining good working relationships with all other users of the service on a daily basis or during the out of hours service provided, To work as a key member of the mortuary team by supporting the Mortuary Manager and Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist in providing an efficient effective mortuary and bereavement service to both WWL and the local borough community.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.