The post holder will act as the Lead Anatomical Pathology Technologist who provides a technical service for patient samples as an aid to the diagnosis of fetal, perinatal and paediatric disease.

The Mortuary Lead will play an active role in ensuring the smooth running of the mortuary on a daily basis, working in a supervisory capacity to provide direction as appropriate to assist in the management of the workload and mortuary team. The post holder will maintain good working relationships amongst all staff, promoting effective team work and the professional image of the Department of Pathology within the Trust. To provide support to the management structure within Histopathology, deputising for the mortuary manager in their absence.

They will perform a range of technical procedures and provide technical support to Histopathologists. The post will involve liaising with Coroner's Officers, Police Officers, Funeral Directors, Bereavement Care and Nursing Staff, Bereaved Parents and users of the Histopathology service.