Anatomical Pathology Technologist

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in East England is seeking a dedicated Anatomical Pathology Technologist to ensure high standards in mortuary services. You will manage daily operations, assist with post-mortem examinations, and provide support to families. Candidates should hold a Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology and be competent in handling various cases. The role offers training and a supportive environment to develop your career within the Trust.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Health and wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Proven years of post-qualification experience in a mortuary environment.
• Willingness to train as a trainee ATP if not fully qualified.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily administration and cleanliness of the Mortuary Department.
• Maintain and sterilise equipment for Histopathologists.
• Support relatives and police in identifying the deceased.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call service.

Skills

Post Mortem examination competency

Ability to handle high-risk cases

Positive and flexible attitude

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist, you shall ensure day to day services are delivered to the highest standards. You shall participate in provision of the out of hour's service to the Trust and HM Coroner.

Responsibilities

• The daily administration, cleaning, disinfection and care of the Mortuary Department and to ensure that it is hygienic, safe and efficient at all times.
• The daily cleaning, sterilising and maintenance of equipment and instruments required by Consultant Histopathologists and Mortuary personnel and to report deficiencies to the Mortuary Manager.
• Arrange for relatives and police to identify the deceased and offer support to the bereaved.
• Ensure that only accepted religious rites are observed in the Mortuary as authorised.
• To take part in the out of hours on-call service to H.M. Coroner and the Trust.
• To offer advice and assistance to funeral directors on matters pertaining to mortuary issues as necessary.

Ideal Candidate

Ideally, you will hold the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or above/equivalent) along with a proven years post qualification experience working within a mortuary environment. It is essential that you are competent to deal with all types of Post Mortem examinations; including high-risk cases.

We will also consider your application if you are part qualified or if you are new to Anatomical Pathology possessing the right attitude and some relevant experience in a related field. You will be recruited as a trainee ATP starting at a lower band. Training will be provided for you subject to Trust terms and conditions. You will possess a positive and flexible attitude and ensure you uphold the Trust's core values at all times.

Providing efficient and high quality post mortem services to HM Coroner on behalf of ESNEFT, you will be expected to maintain compliance with the Human tissue Authority Standards and codes of Practice.

About the Trust

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

Perks

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