Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Trainee APT will join the on-call roster once they qualify. Participation in the on-call roster would entitle the candidate to standby and on-call payments.
The role of the Trainee APT is demanding and will require physical skill, dexterity and exertion and would suit someone with a proven track record of resilience and independence.
Person specification
Education and qualification
Essential criteria
* Enrolled in RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology)
* Committed to own personal development and evidence of regular attendance at training days (CPD)
Desirable criteria
* Member of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology (AAPT)
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience of care after death procedures
* Previous experience of mortuary work
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience with QPulse
* Previous experience of auditing
Skills
Essential criteria
* Ability to perform area specific core clinical competencies
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Evidence of working effectively in a team
* Ability to problem solve and use initiative
* Evidence of professional development
* Ability to deal with potentially distressing situations
* Awareness of the Human Tissue Act/Authority
* Awareness of infection control
* Awareness of bereavement, cultural and religious needs
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
* Caring, compassionate, diplomatic and calm
* Able to work on call
* Committed to develop self and others
Values
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
Additional Information
* Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
* If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
* By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.
* The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
* By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system.
* Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
* Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
* Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
* Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
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