Job summary The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive. We have anexcellent opportunityfor an experienced Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join our friendly team at Leighton Hospital. Working with the Mortuary Manager you will have responsibility for delivering a full range of mortuary activities and take personal responsibility for the undertaking of all duties related to admission, identification and safe storage of deceased bodies for post mortem examination in accordance with the service procedures. You will assist the Mortuary Manager in supervising, coordinating and monitoring the performance and daily work schedules of all mortuary staff across Leighton and Macclesfield mortuaries within the framework of service requirements, including induction, training and professional development. Main duties of the job You will be: Qualified to Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology. Able to easily always adopt a methodical approach to work and be able to prioritise your workload effectively. Possess a high level of resilience, emotional stability and maturity. Able to deal with distressing situations in a professional, dignified and respectful manner. Adaptable to change and able to contribute to service improvements. Able to demonstrate the highest standards of personal conduct, honesty, integrity at all times Be an effective team player. You will assist pathologists with post mortem examinations in-line with protocols, including high-risk cases when required and work out of hours on forensic cases at Royal Stoke Hospital as and when required. You will work under the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) as a Person Designated (PD) supporting the Designated Individual and will share on-call duty. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6646936 Job locations Royal Stoke University Hospital Newcastle Road Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this vacancy. Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive experience in a Mortuary and Post Mortem Room environment Knowledge of the Coroner's and Medical Examiners system Experience in all aspects of post mortem work Knowledge of, and experience in, advanced autopsy procedures Desirable Knowledge of hospital departments & medical records Skills Essential Management experience Ability to plan and instruct junior staff Ability to work unsupervised Manual dexterity (as appropriate for post) Attention to detail in record keeping, hygiene & health & safety Understanding of confidentiality Desirable Excellent telephone skills Qualifications Essential Certificate and Diploma (pre 2014) Level 3 and 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology Good general education Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy Desirable Educated to GCSE level in Human Biology, English, Mathematics Management qualification Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive experience in a Mortuary and Post Mortem Room environment Knowledge of the Coroner's and Medical Examiners system Experience in all aspects of post mortem work Knowledge of, and experience in, advanced autopsy procedures Desirable Knowledge of hospital departments & medical records Skills Essential Management experience Ability to plan and instruct junior staff Ability to work unsupervised Manual dexterity (as appropriate for post) Attention to detail in record keeping, hygiene & health & safety Understanding of confidentiality Desirable Excellent telephone skills Qualifications Essential Certificate and Diploma (pre 2014) Level 3 and 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology Good general education Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy Desirable Educated to GCSE level in Human Biology, English, Mathematics Management qualification Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke University Hospital Newcastle Road Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)