Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job Description
The Mortuary department boasts state of the art facilities, run by a highly respected and experienced team who have received multiple awards for their dedication and commitment to our patients. We are offering a 6 month fixed term contract to provide a post-mortem service to both the Queen Alexandra Hospital and HM Coroner and performs >1400 post mortems per year. The mortuary has full UKAS ISO15189 accreditation and holds a full HTA licence. The mortuary is located within a spacious, modern, purpose-built Pathology complex, which opened in August 2007.
* To act as a deputy for the Mortuary Manager, taking on a lead role for the department in their absence.
* To assist the Mortuary Manager with Health & Safety, training and education and Quality within the mortuary department.
* To assist the Mortuary Manager in ensuring the department is fully compliant with HTA & UKAS standards.
* To supervise Senior APTs, APTs, Trainee APTs and MLAs.
* To contribute to training and development of all staff.
* To assist the Mortuary Manager in the provision of a safe and comprehensive mortuary service from receipt to discharge, including all areas of autopsy work.
* To perform both routine & advanced post-mortem procedures/techniques.
* To assist pathologists in performing infectious/high risk post-mortems.
* Prepare deceased patients for viewing and communicate with bereaved families.
Qualifications
Qualifications
& Experience:
Essential
* Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience ie level 4 APT diploma
* Broad range of theoretical and practical knowledge in Anatomical Pathological techniques to both Diploma 3 and 4 level or equivalent knowledge plus experience.
* Successful completion of the IOSH course – Managing Safely for Health Care Professionals
* Experience of implementing HTA and ISO15189 standards
Desirable
* Attendance at eye retrieval course
* Experience of health and safety / training/ quality management procedures
* Experience of conducting audits and risk assessments
* Appraisal training
* Recruitment and selection training
* Absence management training
Additional Information
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is a provider of Acute Health Services in the area of the Hampshire based in and Western South Downs. The catchment is in excess of 650,000 people. The area served by the Trust is on the Solent and English Channel and includes the City of Portsmouth and the Boroughs of Gosport, Fareham and Havant extending from Warsash in the west to Emsworth on the Sussex border and its northern boundaries encompass Petersfield and Liss.
We have a vision to be recognised as a world-class hospital, leading the field through innovative healthcare solutions, focusing on the best outcomes for our patients, delivered in a safe, caring and inspiring environment. It is a key member Trust of the Southern Counties Pathology network, one of the largest networks in the country.
Portsmouth is a thriving waterfront naval city, steeped in naval history, on the South Coast of England. It is ninety minutes from central London and has good transport links, including regular ferries to France and Spain. The major airports are easily accessible (with an airport 30 minutes outside the city). It has some of the best water sports facilities in Europe and sandy beaches are within easy reach. Developments within the city itself and on the Gosport side of the harbour suggest a vibrant future for the area. Portsmouth has wonderful museums and is great for shopping and short breaks. With house prices 20% cheaper than London, Portsmouth is one of the easiest cities in the UK to purchase a property.
Portsmouth has wonderful museums and is great for shopping and short breaks. We are blessed with 2 National Parks on our doorstep – the Southdown’s Way and New Forest National Park, as well as a packed summer of cultural and musical events and plenty of sports on your doorstep, Portsmouth is the perfect city for those that love the outdoor lifestyle. With easy train links to London, an airport 30 minutes outside the city and ferries to the continent, Portsmouth has something for everyone.
Inland from the hospital is the beautiful and relatively unspoilt countryside of rural Hampshire. Close by is the New Forest and the recently designated National Park of the South Downs. The area combines the advantages of city life with pleasant villages and seaside towns. There are a number of first rate schools both in the state and private sector and it is an excellent place to raise a family.
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