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Deputy Mortuary Manager

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Chesterfield

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician to join the mortuary team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as the Deputy Mortuary Manager. This role involves providing comprehensive mortuary services and requires significant experience in anatomical pathology.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

5 years post Diploma/Level 4 mortuary experience required.
Membership of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists.

Responsibilities

Assist with handling of deceased from admission to release.
Provide technical assistance in post mortem examination service.

Skills

Anatomical Pathology Technology

Communication

Fine motor skills

Education

Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician to join the mortuary team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as the Deputy Mortuary Manager.

The post has been established to support the Mortuary Service Manager & work within the team of APT's & MEO's in the organisation of a safe, secure, effective & comprehensive mortuary, post mortem & Medical Examiner's office/service for the needs of the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & the wider community.

Applicants should hold the RSPH/RIPHH, Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or level 3 & level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology) & ideally have 5 years post Diploma/Level 4 mortuary experience, they should be registered with the Academy for Healthcare Sciences &/or possess Science Council Registration; they should be a member of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists. They will be required to have a good understanding of medical terminology so they can work with the MEO's to provide an all-encompassing service for the bereaved.

The successful candidate will be expected to show a high degree of professionalism, have a compassionate, empathetic and mature attitude and be vigilant of the strict confidentiality policy required for the post; they will be required to participate in an on-call rota for out of hours APT duties.

Main duties of the job

All mortuary staff play a part in the death certification process; the APT's are pivotal to this service by providing technical assistance, dissection skills and input to the post mortem examination service; they will also be undertaking external examinations of deceased as applicable to the Medical Examiner's Services, and where appropriate, work alongside the MEO's who will provide a specific conduit for bereaved families. The Chief APT/Deputy Mortuary Manager will assist with all processes relating to handling of the deceased from admission to release, upkeep of records and databases and assist with all post mortem room duties as directed by the Service Manager & Pathologist.

Closing date: 29 May 2025

Interview date: 13 June 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-3611

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

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Job description Job responsibilities

Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications Essential

Level 3 / Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology & Level 4 / Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
Substantial post qualification experience in line with above qualification timelines
Membership of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists

Desirable

Management/ leadership qualifications.
Registered with the Academy for Healthcare Sciences or Science Council
Health & Safety training

Experience & Knowledge Essential

Significant experience of Anatomical Pathology Technology, advanced autopsy technique, forensic pathology and CT PM's
In depth knowledge of the Human Tissue Act (HTA) Code of Practice pertaining to the Mortuary sector
Knowledge of COSHH

Desirable

Teaching, lecturing and mentoring experience
Quality management, Document control & Audit experience

Skills and Ability Essential

Fine motor skills for routine and advanced techniques in anatomical pathology (dissection; evisceration; high risk post-mortem; reconstruction)
Writing SOPs and training programmes

Desirable

Demonstrable competency in advanced technique, e.g. eye enucleation; spinal cord removal; exposure or removal of middle ears, pituitary glands, femurs

Communications and interpersonal skills Essential

Able to communicate sensitive information to distressed families of the deceased, including those with English as a second language
Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, other staff and external agencies, e.g. Coroner's office, HM Constabulary

Values and Behaviours Essential

Promote positive working relationships with wide range of professional groups
Ability to participate in out of hours on call service
To have the skills and ability to know when to escalate a situation regarding capacity

Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications Essential

Level 3 / Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology & Level 4 / Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
Substantial post qualification experience in line with above qualification timelines
Membership of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists

Desirable

Management/ leadership qualifications.
Registered with the Academy for Healthcare Sciences or Science Council
Health & Safety training

Experience & Knowledge Essential

Significant experience of Anatomical Pathology Technology, advanced autopsy technique, forensic pathology and CT PM's
In depth knowledge of the Human Tissue Act (HTA) Code of Practice pertaining to the Mortuary sector
Knowledge of COSHH

Desirable

Teaching, lecturing and mentoring experience
Quality management, Document control & Audit experience

Skills and Ability Essential

Fine motor skills for routine and advanced techniques in anatomical pathology (dissection; evisceration; high risk post-mortem; reconstruction)
Writing SOPs and training programmes

Desirable

Demonstrable competency in advanced technique, e.g. eye enucleation; spinal cord removal; exposure or removal of middle ears, pituitary glands, femurs

Communications and interpersonal skills Essential

Able to communicate sensitive information to distressed families of the deceased, including those with English as a second language
Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, other staff and external agencies, e.g. Coroner's office, HM Constabulary

Values and Behaviours Essential

Promote positive working relationships with wide range of professional groups
Ability to participate in out of hours on call service
To have the skills and ability to know when to escalate a situation regarding capacity

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL