An anatomical pathology technologist (APT) helps a pathologist to carry out a post-mortem examination (dissecting a body to find out the cause of death). The APT also runs the mortuary on a day to day basis. They may also be referred to as mortuary technicians.
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A trainee anatomical pathology technologist (APT) on the NHS Agenda for Change scale usually starts on Band 3, £25,468 to £27,486 a year. Once qualified this rises to Band 4, £27,598 to £30,019 a year.
Senior APTs are on Band 5, £30,229 to £37,664 a year.
The current pay scales are from April 2023.
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Vacancies are advertised in local press, the NHS Jobs (England and Wales), NHS Scotland Recruitment and Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology websites.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology
Tel: 020 7278 2151
E-mail:
mail@aaptuk.org
Website:
http://www.aaptuk.org
Twitter:
@AAPTTweets
NHS Scotland Careers
Website:
http://www.careers.nhs.scot
Website (2):
https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/
Twitter:
@NHSScotCareers
Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)
Tel: 020 7265 7300
Website:
http://www.rsph.org.uk/
Twitter:
@R_S_P_H
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/royalsocietyforpublichealth/
The RSPH awards a range of qualifications in the fields of health and nutrition, health and safety, food hygiene and anatomical pathology technology.