Anatomical Pathology Technologist (Trainee)

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospital is seeking a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join the Mortuary Team. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, assist with patient care and post-mortem examinations, and work towards a level 3 Diploma. With full training provided, this role offers a chance to develop a fulfilling career in a supportive NHS environment.

Benefits

Interest free season ticket loan

Access to free independent support

Large retail discounts

On-site accommodation

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• GCSE in English, Maths, and Science (preferably Biology) required.
• Experience working with IT systems/data entry essential.
• Willingness to work towards a level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Receive and release patients at the mortuary.
• Assist at post-mortem examinations.
• Work under pressure and prioritize workload.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Basic analytical skills

Communication in English

Education

GCSE level in 5 subjects grade A-C

GCSE Biology or equivalent

Job description

The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Mortuary Team as a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist.

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted
accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and keen attention to detail. The successful candidate will act as additional resource to receive and release patients at the mortuary and assist at post mortem examinations. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who is keen to develop a career as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist in an NHS mortuary.

Applicants must be willing to work towards a level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology. Full on the job training provided.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE level in 5 subjects grade A-C, to include English, Maths and a Science (preferably Biology).
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues.

Desirable criteria

• GCSE Biology or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working IT systems/data entry

Desirable criteria

• Having some exposure to working with the deceased.

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Have good hand-eye co-ordination/manual dexterity skills
• Competent keyboard skills
• Basic analytical skills with an ability to work in a methodical and systematic way.
• Be able to work under pressure, prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Be able to handle patients and transfer from trolleys to post mortem tables and into refrigerated store.

Communication

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate efficiently verbally and in writing in English to members of the team and other agencies.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to lead presentations.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 600.3KB)
• Functional requirement (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)