Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Orpington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist to support the daily mortuary workload, including office duties, body management and viewing areas, while adhering to departmental protocols.

The role involves quality checking patient demographics, maintaining records in line with GDPR and organising the mortuary diary to support the team with administrative needs.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and data-entry skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily mortuary workload and office duties.
• Maintain and quality-check patient demographics and records.
• Organise mortuary diaries and relevant paperwork.
• Use document management systems and ensure GDPR compliant records.
• Liaise with the Mortuary & Bereavement Team and relatives where appropriate.
• Support the team with investigations and responding to complaints in line with policy.
• Maintain mortuary equipment and keep the workspace tidy and compliant.

Skills

Attention to detail

Empathy

GDPR compliance

Job description

Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist

To participate in the daily workload of the mortuary, including office duties, body management and viewing areas, whilst adhering to departmental protocols. To ensure all patient demographic details are quality checked and any amendments/ corrections are carried out in an accurate and timely fashion, whilst adhering to departmental protocols. To ensure the smooth running of the mortuary office and post mortem service on a daily basis. To organise daily office routines, such as keeping databases and relevant paperwork up to date. To support the Mortuary team with administrative needs including managing the mortuary diary. To ensure that all records are maintained accurately within line to GDPR. To liaise with the Mortuary & Bereavement Team and relatives to arrange body viewings as required. Manage and resolve potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner. Participate in the utilisation of appropriate document management system. To present the department in a positive light, by maintaining a courteous, friendly and helpful manner at all times Participate in regular departmental meetings and assist in the production of documented minutes Assist with investigations and responding to complaints in line with Trust Policy. To ensure that relatives are supported, offered advice if requested, and treated with courtesy and consideration at all times. To ensure that any relatives complaints and concerns are dealt with or passed on to the appropriate person in a timely manner. To maintain mortuary equipment on a day to day basis in accordance with policies/procedures and in accordance with manufacturers guideline