Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist (SAPT)

We're looking for professional, experienced, suitably qualified, and compassionate individuals to join our highly skilled Public Mortuary Team within our Bereavement Services.

The Greenwich Public Mortuary (GPM) provides mortuary provision and supports the Inner London South Coroner's Consortium consisting of Lewisham, Lambeth, RBG and Southwark Local Authorities.

At Greenwich Public Mortuary we operate to high standards, in accordance with the HTA requirements, codes of practice and departmental standards and protocols. We regularly prepare for our HTA inspections by maintaining high standards of quality by conducting audits, formulating risk assessments/ SOPs and investigating incidents.

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality Mortuary services, have the essential knowledge and experience, and want to work in an innovative, supportive learning environment, we'd love to hear from you., As Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist you will assist with leading and delivering a sensitive and caring service for bereaved people, partners, visitors and stakeholders on behalf of Royal Borough of Greenwich and neighbouring authorities. You will support the Mortuary Manager and be the "Person Designated" in accordance with HTA requirement whilst assisting with the management and service delivery provision in accordance with relevant legislation, guiding principles and codes of practice.

You'll also deputise for the Mortuary Manager in the absence and undertake the management of all aspects of Greenwich Public Mortuary to support the Inner London South (ILS) Coroner Service, and the four Consortium boroughs.

You will assist with overseeing and coordinating service delivery to ensure mortuary provision is maintained during any refurbishment / upgrades to the facility. Ensure safe access for all contractors is maintained so all plant and equipment always remain serviced and operational.

If you have the knowledge and experience for this vital role, and the drive and passion to lead and develop a highly skilled team, we want to hear from you.

For all roles within our Mortuary Services, you will need to be highly motivated, compassionate, understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality, have excellent communication/interpersonal skills, be well organised, be able to take direction from Pathologists, remain professional during post-mortems and present to clinical staff.

4.0 out of 5
London SE9
£42,840 - £46,041 a year - Permanent, Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Gym membership, In return, we offer a generous employee benefits package including:


• Innovative and supportive working culture with emphasis on professional development and staff wellbeing


• Generous annual leave allowance (starting at 29 days + bank holidays)


• Excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)


• Vibrant Staff Networks


• Reduced rate gym membership


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• GreenwichCard entitling you to discounts at local businesses


• Payroll Giving


• Employee Assistance Programme


If you care about making a difference and believe in the work you do, then we want to hear from you. As the leading employer in the district, we care about creating a great place to work., Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.