Anatomical Pathology Technician

University Hospitals Tees; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Tees is seeking an Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join the Mortuary department. The post holder will work across all Trust sites, supporting coronal and forensic post-mortems and ensuring compassionate, respectful care for the deceased and their families.

Applicants should have the L4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or be enrolled on the L3 pathway with progression to L4, with an apprentice route available.

Qualifications

• L4 Diploma required for Band 5 and L4 qualification progression.
• L3 Diploma acceptable for Band 4 with progression to L4.
• Apprentice pathway available with band progression requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for autopsy.
• Move patients as required for procedures.
• Assist with family viewings with sensitivity and empathy.
• Work across all trust sites to deliver mortuary services.

Skills

Integrity

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

L4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

L3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Apprentice track (Band 3)

Job description

Mortuary services at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are provided collaboratively between the two Trusts and there is a requirement for the post holder to work across all Trust sites.

The service provides both Coronal and Forensic post-mortems. Post mortems are undertaken primarily at The James Cook University Hospital site and body storage facilities are available at all four hospital sites.

We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality service which ensures the dignity, respect and care for the deceased and bereaved and are looking to recruit a candidate who shares these values.

The department is licensed by HTA. CPD is actively encouraged.

An opportunity exists for an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) to join the Mortuary department. The post holder will be part of a cross site team providing a high quality, flexible, efficient and coordinated mortuary service to the Trusts and Coroner’s Service.

Applicants for the Band 5 position must hold the L4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology awarded by The Royal Society of Public Health and be trained in Mortuary APT functions.

Applications are welcome from candidates holding the L3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology awarded by The Royal Society of Public Health. You would be recruited at Band 4 and required to complete the L4 qualification prior to progressing to Band 5.

Applications are welcome from candidates wishing to join as an apprentice. You must meet the minimum eligibility criteria to apply including being 18 years or older and a UK resident for at least 3 years.

As an apprentice, you would be recruited at Band 3 and be required to complete the L3 qualification prior to progressing to Band 4 and the L4 qualification prior to progressing to band 5.

The nature of the job is such that it demands high standards of integrity. You must be able to work as part of a team or alone. Physical aspects require preparation of patients for autopsy, moving patients and family viewings. It is essential that you have good interpersonal skills with the ability to show empathy and deal sensitively with bereaved families.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Danielle Mead Job title: Cellular Sciences Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01642 624123