Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist

NHS Jobs; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist to support autopsy services and coordinate post‑mortem activities. The role involves liaising with the pathology team, coroner service and bereavement services to ensure smooth operations and adherence to standards.

The post includes an on‑call rota, viewing paediatric cases, Home Office post mortems, and managing the release and identification of bodies. Travel across county may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in arranging autopsies and liaise with Chief Anatomical Pathology Technician, Consultant Histopathologists, Medical Secretaries, Medical Staff, HM Coroner, Coroners Officer and Bereavement Services.
• Participate in the on-call rota providing an out of hours service (viewings including paediatric, Home Office post mortems, reception and release of bodies, formal identification of bodies).
• Supervise APTs in all duties associated with the preparation of the deceased prior to, during and subsequent to post mortem examinations.
• Participate in the viewing service (including foetuses, babies and children) and provide professional advice following sudden death.
• Assist with tissue/organ retention issues for current autopsies and monitor capacity across sites.

Job description

Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist

To participate in the provision of a reliable high quality service that meets nationally accepted standards (UKAS or HTA). To assist in the arrangement of autopsies through liaison with the Chief Anatomical Pathology Technician, Consultant Histopathologists, Medical Secretaries, Medical Staff, HM Coroner, Coroners Officer and Bereavement Services. To participate in the on-call rota providing an out of hours service (viewings including paediatric, Home Office post mortems , reception and release of bodies, formal identification of bodies, liaising with on site engineers in the event of equipment failure. To undertake specialist duties and supervise APTs in all duties associated with the preparation of the deceased prior to, during and subsequent to post mortem examinations. To participate in the viewing service (including foetuses, babies and children), involving interacting with the bereaved, giving professional advice following sudden death, etc. To assist with all tissue/organ retention issues for current autopsies. To monitor capacity across both sites and alert Mortuary Manager / Deputy Manager when trigger points are reached. To train internal staff using our facilities e.g. porters, security, nurse bleep holders/managers etc. Ensure compliance with departmental SOPs and HTA guidelines. To maintain a flexible approach in order to adjust to an extremely variable workload and work patterns. This can include travelling across county at short notice.