Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Main area: Pathology

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Full participation in the on call rota is required)

Salary: £37,259 - £45,356 per annum, inc HCAS

Closing: 11/02/2026 23:59

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

To provide a professional, proactive and sensitive service to bereaved relatives, whilst ensuring the Trust’s statutory obligations are fulfilled. To take part in continuously review practice and develop policies which incorporate national guidance and Human Tissue Authority Legislation. To work closely with other key professionals both within and outside the Trust in order to meet individual needs. To promote an awareness of bereavement issues within a multi-faith, multi‑cultural environment. The post holder will work in parallel with the Bereavement Services and work alongside the other pathology departments to provide a service. There will be interaction and occasional cross‑site working with the sister service at the Princess Royal Site.

Main duties of the job include providing expertise knowledge, support and education for the care of deceased patients and their relatives.

Working for our organisation, King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.

Our values at King’s:

• Kind: We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work.
• Respectful: We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed.
• Team: We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued. At King’s we are a kind, respectful team. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At King’s, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed.

Safe Guarding: The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults, familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns, and reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately.

Infection Control Statement: The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

Person specification:

• Education and Qualifications: Level 4 in Anatomical pathology technology or equivalent experience and be willing to complete the Level 4 training as soon as the trust is able to support this.
• Knowledge and Experience: Extensive experience of routine and specialised post mortems, evidence of understanding and experience in complying with HTA regulations, clinical governance, UKAS standards and Health and Safety legislation, working knowledge of writing SOPs and record keeping, experience taking consent, and experience in training staff members on a variety of different procedures.
• Skills and Competencies: Highly developed interpersonal, communication, negotiating and writing skills, ability to prioritise changing demands and work to deadlines, ability to deal with conflict and stress in a positive manner, ability to influence, motivate and inspire others, computer literate and accurate touch typing keyboard skills, ability to routinely manage situations which may be emotionally distressing, appreciation of needs of families of other faiths and cultures, and ability to ensure clear handover of information between staff and departments.

IMPORTANT: Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you. If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications. To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert. Please provide email addresses for referees where possible. Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.