Anatomical Pathology Technician

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; North Shields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an Anatomical Pathology Technician to join their team in North Shields. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing post mortem procedures, communicating technical information to pathologists, and providing support to bereaved relatives. This role emphasizes sensitivity and accuracy in dealing with sensitive situations, ensuring the highest standards of care are met.

Qualifications

• Motivated individual to carry out routine and advanced post mortem procedures.
• Ability to communicate technical autopsy information effectively.
• Empathetic and counselling skills when dealing with bereaved relatives.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and advanced post mortem procedures.
• Communicate technical autopsy information to Consultant Pathologists.
• Manage receipt and release of the deceased.

Job description

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Anatomical Pathology Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Carrying out routine and advanced post mortem procedures.
2. Communicating technical autopsy information to Consultant Pathologists.
3. Applying empathetic and counselling skills when dealing with bereaved relatives, including explaining post mortem procedures and religious considerations.
4. Dealing with sensitive issues such as explaining post mortem procedures, religious issues, etc.
5. Carrying out post mortem procedures and communicating sensitive information to police, coroner’s officers, pathologists, and Trust staff.
6. Cleaning and maintaining work environment and equipment, and completing all required documentation.
7. Communicating with funeral directors regarding body sizes, release dates, etc.
8. Managing receipt and release of the deceased.
9. Explaining issues related to post-mortem procedures, the Coroner, inquest process, and organ/tissue retention to relatives.

We operate across four hospitals in North Tyneside, Cramlington, Wansbeck, and Hexham, as well as community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed. We also provide home care and community services, emphasizing high-quality patient care and exceptional patient experience.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Andrew McCrostie
Job Title: Senior Anatomical Pathology Technician
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Please contact the department with any informal queries.