Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Integrated Care System; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative hospital in Salisbury is seeking an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) to join its Mortuary and Bereavement team. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 4 RSPH qualification as well as experience working in a mortuary environment. Responsibilities will include coordinating mortuary services and performing administrative tasks while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Competitive salary with flexible working options and comprehensive NHS benefits are provided.

Benefits

35 days paid holiday (pro rata)

NHS discounts

Pension scheme

On-site leisure centre

Qualifications

• Hold a level 4 RSPH qualification or be a level 3 RSPH qualified APT.
• Good working experience of the mortuary environment and training experience.
• Ability to operate flexibly within a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the operations of the Mortuary and Bereavement Service.
• Perform all administrative tasks associated with the Mortuary and Bereavement service.

Skills

Mortuary environment experience

HTA knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

RSPH Level 4 diploma in APT

Leadership course/training

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Mortuary and Bereavement team at Salisbury District Hospital as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT).

The successful candidate will ideally hold the level 4 RSPH qualification and be able to work at a senior APT level. Applications from level 3 RSPH qualified APTs and potential trainee APTs will also be considered.

Main duties of the job

To participate in and help coordinate the smooth running of the Mortuary and Bereavement Service in Salisbury District Hospital and providing a service for Wiltshire, North Dorset and West Hampshire.

To undertake all aspects of administrative work associated with the Mortuary and Bereavement service.

Operate within a highly flexible team for the effective overall delivery of patient care.

To possess the skills and qualifications to work as an APT and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Mortuary and Bereavement processes.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RSPH Level 4 diploma in APT
• Leadership course/training

Knowledge and Experience

• Good working experience of the mortuary environment
• Working knowledge of the HTA and its requirements
• Training experience

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.

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum pro rata if part time