Anatomical Pathology Technologist NIRFM


Job description

Facilitate the NIRFM in the administrative and practical aspects of delivering a comprehensive service. To include booking in, processing, labelling, storage and retrieval of bodies admitted to the NIRFM. Anatomical Pathology Technologist’s (APT’s). To assist the Northern Ireland Regional Forensic Mortuary management in providing a comprehensive high-quality forensic and paediatric mortuary service for HM Coroner.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the Mortuary is safe, clean and well maintained in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and regulation, including the cleaning, disinfecting and care of the mortuary and equipment.
  • Work closely with the mortuary team.
  • Undertake daily administration and organisation of work. Following Standard Operating procedures (SOP’s) in the reception, identification, storage and release of bodies and their clothing, personal effects, and other property.
  • Compliance with Health and Safety guidance in place in NIRFM.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • 2 GCSEs at grades A-C/ 9-4 to include English and Mathematics.
  • At least 2 years’ experience working within a Mortuary environment.

Desirable Skills

  • None

Further Information

Location: Royal Victoria Hospital, 274 Grosvenor Rd, Belfast

Vacancy ID
1754103
Job ref.
55360416
Job Sector
Medical and Healthcare
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 per annum
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
37.5
Published date
13/01/2026
Closing date
27/01/2026
Worktime
To be confirmed

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