Main area: Anatomical Pathology
Grade Band: 4
Contract: Permanent (on call commitment when suitably competent)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To cover on call when suitably competent)
Job ref: 320-CDCS-3462
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Derbyshire Pathology at Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Town: Calow, Chesterfield
Salary: Dependant on experience
Closing: 10/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 24/02/2025
Anatomical Pathology Technician
Band 4
We are looking for a Level 3 diploma qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist to assist the Service Manager and the Team of Anatomical Pathology Technicians and MEO’s in the running of a safe, secure, effective and comprehensive mortuary, post mortem examination and medical examiner service for the needs of the hospital, HM Coroner and the Community.
Consideration will be given to an applicant who is currently working towards their level 3 qualification and has a reasonable level of mortuary experience.
Main duties of the job
* To work within the team of APT’s and MEO’s
* To receive further training in advanced aspects of mortuary work and assist the APT’s and consultant pathologists with routine, non-routine, CT, special and high-risk post mortem examinations, as appropriate
* Participation in an out of hours on call rota will be required when deemed competent with general mortuary duties, front of house service, office functions and body handling elements.
* To receive patients and ensure that they are accurately identified, registered, weighed, measured and labelled prior to storage.
* To keep accurate records of jewellery or valuables that may accompany the deceased, in line with Trust policy.
* To keep records up to date and stored safely to ensure compliance with good work practices for the standards of accreditation and Human Tissue Act.
* To facilitate the release of the deceased to funeral directors, in line with Trust and Coroner’s policy.
Minimum Requirements
* Good basic general education, including science (4 x GCSE grade C or above – including a science)
* Hold the Certificate / Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (RSPH) or currently working towards (If working towards must have significant element of mortuary experience)
* Health and Safety training
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience with the deceased in a mortuary environment
* Experience of working to set procedures/guidelines
* Experience of the hospital environment
* Initiative
Skills
* Good communication and organisational skills
* Ability to interact sensitively with the public
* Understanding of confidentiality
* Ability to work methodically
* Understanding of the Coronial system
* Knowledge of the Human Tissue Act and codes of practice.
* Knowledge of Home Office/special examinations/CTPM examinations
Personal Qualities
* Adaptable/flexible
* Good interpersonal skills
* Good telephone manner
* Friendly/polite
* Confident nature
* Smart appearance
* Ability to communicate with other professional groups in the Trust
* Desire to obtain/works towards the Diploma / Level 4 award in Anatomical Pathology Technology (RSPH)
Important Information
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position.
For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home.
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