Apprentice Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist

>Job summary This post is offered as an Apprenticeship position. The successful candidate will be employed as an apprentice as Level 3 Mortuary Technician and will be required to comply with all apprenticeship rules, standards, and training requirements. As part of the apprenticeship programme, the postholder will be expected to work towards, and successfully complete, the RSPH Level 3 in Anatomical Pathology Technology, undertaking all required knowledge units, competency assessments, and workplace-based training necessary for progression. The postholder will support the Clinical Mortuary Service Operations Manager, PMCT Manager, and Mortuary Administrative and Business Support Manager in the effective daily operation of the East London Forensic Centre, including the post-mortem CT (PMCT) scanning service. Main duties of the job This role involves undertaking delegated duties as required, including but not limited to: facilitating the PMCT service (including associated technical tasks), assisting pathologists during external and invasive post-mortem examinations under the supervision of a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist and/or following successful competency assessment, providing dignified care of the deceased and ensuring their release to authorised funeral directors, maintaining the mortuary database and records, and supporting mortuary logistics relating to the transfer of deceased persons received from external facilities. The postholder must demonstrate flexibility in line with the pathologists schedules and service needs. About us Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of Londons Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Councils preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Details Date posted 12 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £27,780.19 a year Apprentice Level 3 Contract Fixed term Duration 24 days Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number F0099-26-2323 Job locations London Borough Of Waltham Forest Forest Road London E17 4JF United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities This post is offered as an Apprenticeship position. The successful candidate will be employed as an apprentice as Level 3 Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist and will be required to comply with all apprenticeship rules, standards, and training requirements. As part of the apprenticeship programme, the postholder will be expected to work towards, and successfully complete, the RSPH Level 3 in Anatomical Pathology Technology, undertaking all required knowledge units, competency assessments, and workplace-based training necessary for progression. The postholder will support the Clinical Mortuary Service Operations Manager, PMCT Manager, and Mortuary Administrative and Business Support Manager in the effective daily operation of the East London Forensic Centre, including the postmortem CT (PMCT) scanning service. This role involves undertaking delegated duties as required, including but not limited to: facilitating the PMCT service (including associated technical tasks), assisting pathologists during external and invasive postmortem examinations under the supervision of a qualified APT and/or following successful competency assessment, providing dignified care of the deceased and ensuring their release to authorised funeral directors, maintaining the mortuary database and records, and supporting mortuary logistics relating to the transfer of deceased persons received from external facilities. The postholder must demonstrate flexibility in line with the pathologists schedules and service needs. To maintain consistency with the Councils quality and equality perspectives. Undertake and successfully complete the RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology, which forms the core educational component for Apprentice Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist within the service. This involves completing all mandatory knowledge units and workplace competency assessments as outlined in the training and role profile documentation. Job description Job responsibilities This post is offered as an Apprenticeship position. The successful candidate will be employed as an apprentice as Level 3 Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist and will be required to comply with all apprenticeship rules, standards, and training requirements. As part of the apprenticeship programme, the postholder will be expected to work towards, and successfully complete, the RSPH Level 3 in Anatomical Pathology Technology, undertaking all required knowledge units, competency assessments, and workplace-based training necessary for progression. The postholder will support the Clinical Mortuary Service Operations Manager, PMCT Manager, and Mortuary Administrative and Business Support Manager in the effective daily operation of the East London Forensic Centre, including the postmortem CT (PMCT) scanning service. This role involves undertaking delegated duties as required, including but not limited to: facilitating the PMCT service (including associated technical tasks), assisting pathologists during external and invasive postmortem examinations under the supervision of a qualified APT and/or following successful competency assessment, providing dignified care of the deceased and ensuring their release to authorised funeral directors, maintaining the mortuary database and records, and supporting mortuary logistics relating to the transfer of deceased persons received from external facilities. The postholder must demonstrate flexibility in line with the pathologists schedules and service needs. To maintain consistency with the Councils quality and equality perspectives. Undertake and successfully complete the RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology, which forms the core educational component for Apprentice Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist within the service. This involves completing all mandatory knowledge units and workplace competency assessments as outlined in the training and role profile documentation. <h2 class="nhsuk-heading-l"