Anatomical Pathology Technologist

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a mortuary technician to provide data entry support and participate in on-call duties. The ideal candidate must have a Level 3 Certificate of Anatomical Pathology Technology and a professional demeanor. This position may involve working with hazardous materials and requires strong IT and communication skills, with a focus on confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with hazard/unpleasant substances, including high risk autopsies.
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality.
• Familiarity with current mortuary practices and the legal requirements of the service.

Responsibilities

• Provide data entry support related to the deceased.
• Participate in the On Call rota.
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Skills

Numerate and literate

Intermediate IT skills

Good manual dexterity

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level 3 / Certificate of Anatomical Pathology Technology

Tools

Winpath

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder will provide data entry support in relation to the receipt and removal of the deceased. To carry out any other office related duties as requested by the manager and will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within the mortuary, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including the Pathology Quality Policy to provide technical support the mortuary manager in order to ensure a high quality service.

During winter months November - March the core hours are extended between 06:00 - 18:00 and occasional Saturday mornings to accommodate for changes in service provision due to the demand of capacity.

The postholder will be expected to participate in the On Call. The postholder must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to participate and travel between sites.

For additional information please see attached Job Description / Person Specification.

Person specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Numerate and literate and able to handle numbers accurately and without error.
• Sound Education including English Language.
• Level 3 / Certificate of Anatomical Pathology Technology
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Awareness of Health and Safety matters.
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality.

Desirable criteria

• Experienced in use Winpath

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with hazard/unpleasant substances, including high risk autopsies.
• Experience of working as a team and of training others in practical aspects of the work.
• Familiarity with current mortuary practices and the legal requirements of the service
• Intermediate and accurate IT skills
• Have good manual dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination skills
• Demonstrate high level of accuracy and an eye for detail.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to: Work in a methodical and systematic way.
• Effectively apply skills and Knowledge
• Work with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contribute to their review and Implementation
• Work within safe systems of work and report any deficiencies in those systems
• Perform the wide range of duties as set out in the Job Description
• Work under pressure; plan and prioritise allocated work to work to deadlines
• Work to required quality Standards
• To problem solve
• Concentrate for long periods
• Work as an individual and as part of a team
• Communicate effectively and accurately with colleagues and service users at all levels.

Desirable criteria

• Working within a large / busy mortuary.
• Experience of assisting at forensic postmortem examinations.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge and application of quality systems with particular reference to UKAS and HTA

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Professional personal presentation and manner
• Positive attitude
• Prepared to work flexibly, including participating in weekend and out-of-hours arrangements when required and when deemed competent to do so.
• Must participate in required rota pattern for the department.
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
• Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post - primary place of work as per JD but on occasion may be asked to work at another site where the Trust has responsibility for mortuary services.

Important information about your application

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
5. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

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If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help

At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Anatomical Pathology Technologist (PDF, 490.0KB)
• Statement handling - updated from policy (PDF, 33.6KB)
• Policy ex-offenders (PDF, 36.1KB)
• Infection control statement (PDF, 107.5KB)
• DBS Code of practice (PDF, 54.9KB)
• Trust Policy on Managing Risk Associated with Safeguarding Children (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Family Relocation Information (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Speaking Up Policy (PDF, 523.6KB)
• Recruitment Reasonable Adjustments (PDF, 122.1KB)