Compassionate Mortuary Anatomical Pathology Technologist

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Rother; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Temporary Workforce Service enrolment

Onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking from £50 a year

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust's Mortuary Team invites applications from professional individuals to provide a safe, dignified mortuary service across Trust sites. The role supports the Coroner's Service, HTA licensing compliance and ISO 15189 standards.

Applicants should hold a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology and be registered with AHCS or Science Council, or be progressing along the anatomical pathology technology career pathway.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 and Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology and be registered with AHCS or Science Council.
• Applicants holding a Level 3 Diploma and professional registration will also be considered, as will progression through the career pathway.

Responsibilities

• admissions and release procedures
• supporting post-mortem examinations
• maintaining tissue traceability records and ensuring compliance with HTA requirements, legislation and professional standards
• liaising with the Coroner's Office, Bereavement Services and Medical Examiner's Office
• monitoring stock and equipment
• undertaking audits
• contributing to quality improvement activities
• supporting the review of SOPs
• participating in the on-call rota and providing support across Eastbourne DGH and Conquest Hospital
• maintaining professional knowledge and contributing to sharing best practice

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust's Mortuary Team invites applications from professional individuals to provide a safe, dignified mortuary service across Trust sites. The role supports the Coroner's Service, HTA licensing compliance and ISO 15189 standards.

Applicants should hold a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology and be registered with AHCS or Science Council, or be progressing along the anatomical pathology technology career pathway.