Specialist Anatomical Pathology Technologist | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an experienced anatomical pathology technologist to work as a specialist and team lead to assist with the provision of an efficient and smooth-running mortuary service. The John Radcliffe mortuary provides a post mortem service to the Trust and HM coroner for both adult and paediatric post mortems. As a specialist paediatric centre the mortuary is a specialist referral centre for other hospitals.

The successful candidate should have demonstrable post-mortem experience, hold a BSc in biological or forensic science subject and teh RSPH level 3 and 4 diplomas in anatomical pathology.

The post holder will be required to

- Assist in the efficient organisation of the mortuary and post-mortem service.
- Perform both adult and paediatric post-mortem procedures of varying complexity, some of which require a high degree of skill and experience.
- Exercise autonomy within skilled and managerial boundaries.
- Deputise for the Mortuary manager in their absence.
- Act as team lead - supervising and training junior staff.
- Work at any of the mortuary sites within the Trust as and when required (3 sites, two within Oxford and 1 in Banbury)
- Take part on the on call rota covering weekend, bank holiday and evening or night duties, which requires a flexible approach to hours of employment.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients,



colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles. Oxford University Hospital promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification - Band 6 APT job description and Band 6 APT person specification.

This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Oct 2026

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Salary and working details

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata

Hours: Full-time

Location: Oxford, OX3 9DU

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 30 Sept 2026

Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

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