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Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Mortuary Team as a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist. This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and keen attention to detail. The successful candidate will act as additional resource to receive and release patients at the mortuary and assist at post mortem examinations. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who is keen to develop a career as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist in an NHS mortuary.
Applicants must be willing to work towards a level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology. Full on the job training provided.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
* GCSE level in 5 subjects grade A-C, to include English, Maths and a Science (preferably Biology).
* Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
* Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality.
* Awareness of role within a Mortuary.
Desirable criteria
* GCSE Biology or equivalent.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working IT systems/data entry.
* Working alone and as part of a team.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Have good hand-eye co-ordination/manual dexterity skills.
* Competent keyboard skills.
* Basic analytical skills with an ability to work in a methodical and systematic way.
* Be able to work under pressure, prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
* Be able to handle patients and transfer from trolleys to post mortem tables and into refrigerated store.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly. #J-18808-Ljbffr