We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Hackney to assist with the appointment of an Anatomical Pathology Technician, on a 6-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £19.86 - £25.55 per Hour
Responsibilities:
* To be responsible for the deceased received on behalf of the Coroner, including responsibility for personal possessions in accordance with procedures.
* To prepare the deceased for post mortem examinations, assist the Coroner's officers and pathologists with their functions and thereafter undertake any reconstruction.
* To be responsible for the release of the deceased etc, and to check for the appropriate documentation from the Funeral Directors.
* To be responsible for the collection of specimens/samples as directed by the Coroner's office and arrange for their transportation to Public Health Laboratory Service or as directed.
* To deal sensitively with bereaved relatives etc, making enquiries or attending the Mortuary for viewings and also those requiring undertaking religious rites.
Qualifications:
* RIPHH Certificate and Diploma of Anatomical Pathology Technology, or a Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science Anatomical Pathology Technology (APT).
* Up-to-date detailed technical knowledge and understanding of the key legal remits that the service is responsible for, along with associated codes of practice and current operational guidance relating to the mortuary.
* Recent post-qualification experience of practically and successfully using detailed technical and legal knowledge in the field, and the implementation of legal requirements in relation to the dead.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires a basic DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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