Anatomical Pathology Technologist

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists to join the mortuary team at a leading healthcare trust in the UK. The role involves performing post mortems, maintaining high standards of care, and working towards advanced qualifications. Candidates should possess relevant mortuary experience and demonstrate strong attention to detail while managing emotionally distressing situations.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Free psychological support through Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking available

Qualifications

• Relevant mortuary experience required.
• Newly qualified or currently completing RSPH level 3.
• Membership in the professional body is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform post mortems and conduct tissue traceability.
• Liaise with coroner office, bereavement, and Medical Examiners office.
• Maintain stock levels and participate in regular audits.

Skills

Post-mortem skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under emotional distress

Education

RSPH level 3 diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

RSPH level 4 diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (working towards)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the mortuary team at East Sussex Healthcare Trust. This role is a Band 5 Annex 21 (see attached document).

The successful candidate will have relevant mortuary experience. Ideally the successful candidate will be newly qualified in or currently completing the RSPH level 3 diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology with current post mortem skills and a member of the professional body.

The successful candidate will work towards completing the RSPH level 4 diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology and become a registered professional with the Science Council.

The post holder will be part of the mortuary team providing an efficient and effective mortuary service to the Trust and Coroners unit, this includes admission, release, post mortem and caring of patients with dignity and respect whilst in ESHT care. The post holder will be expected to work cross site regularly and out of hours as required and be able to work with emotionally distressing situations in a professional manner, committed, enthusiastic and an eye for detail. The post holder will be working to and maintaining HTA License & ISO 15189 regulation.

There will be a second practical interview for suitable candidates, date to be confirmed.

The main duties of the role will be to provide a full mortuary service for the Trust. Perform post mortems, tissue traceability, liaise with the coroner office, bereavement and Medical Examiners office. Ensure stock levels are maintained, conduct regular audits and participate in the reviewing and writing of Standard Operating Procedures as necessary. To participate in the on call rota, currently 1: 4. Have a working knowledge of the Human Tissue Authority and participate in cross site cover (Eastbourne & Conquest Hospitals) as required.

There is a requirement to participate in regular continued personal development, sharing good practice within the team.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Deborah James Job title: Deputy Head of Mortuary & APT Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 03001314707