Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technician (Mortuary) (AFC Annex 21 - Band 4)
Annex 21 AFC - Trainee Pay at 70% of Top of Band 4 during Training Programme. Would support Band 3 protected pay for another NHS candidate for duration of training programme.
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Trainee APT to work within the Mortuary team at Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder willwork as part of team providing support, after appropriate training, to the senior staff in the running of the Mortuary and Post Mortem Service. The post also includes contribution to all technical activities/duties and participation in the ‘on call’/out of hours service.
The postholder will have access to relevant qualifications/training as part of the role with a view to their development into an Anatomical Pathological Technician.
This training will encompass all aspects of mortuary and post mortem work and become familiar with and gain knowledge in Health and Safety, Trust Risk Management procedures & Human Tissue Authority codes of practice, guidelines and licenced activities
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a team dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care,
You should be highly motivated, a good communicator and enjoy working as part of a Pathology wide team.
Postholder must be able to attend Bolton Mortuary within 30 minutes when Out of Hours Oncall - please confirm this within your application
The role involves assisting with the day to day running of the mortuary and provision of a very high quality post mortem and mortuary service in accordance with the Trust and Human Tissue Authority requirements.
Royal Bolton Hospital performs Coronial Post Mortems as well as hosting the Manchester West Digital Autopsy Service, and as such the post holder will support this service through completion of Angiography (and such like)
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in an out of hours on call mortuary service.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness centre, car schemes.
Further information about the role can be found in the job description and person specification attached to this advert.
Postholder must be able to attend Bolton Mortuary within 30 minutes when Out of Hours Oncall - please confirm this within your application
This advert closes on Thursday 19 Dec 2024
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