Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work between all mortuaries in the network as requested by senior staff.
• Hours of work are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm. During winter months December - March the core hours are between 6:00am - 6:00pm, which may include some Saturdays.
• To carry out routine work in all sections of the Mortuary as required by the mortuary manager and the senior mortuary technologists'.
• To assist the Consultant Pathologists in Post Mortem work including the preparation of the deceased, the examination of the deceased, the re-construction of the deceased and the disinfection of the post mortem room facilities.
• To assist in the development of mortuary procedures and protocols relating to Post Mortems and the general operation of the mortuary service.
• To provide data entry support in relation to the receipt and removal of the deceased. To carry out any other office related duties as requested by the manager.
• The post holder will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within the mortuary, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including the Pathology Quality Policy to provide technical support the mortuary manager in order to ensure a high quality service.
• To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality. Assists with the monitoring of quality standards within the department.
• To be an efficient and flexible member of the mortuary team assisting in the delivery of the service.
• To assist the mortuary manager in providing a professional and dignified mortuary service for the trust.
• To take part in both routine and specialised post mortem services on behalf of the coroner.
• To take part in the mortuary out of hours service once trained.
• To adhere to all mortuary standard operational procedures.
• Maintains clinical records in relation to work carried out.
• Complete the level 3 diploma qualification in Anatomical Pathology Technology in a reasonable timeframe set out by the manager.
• You will hold a full driving licence with access to a private motor vehicle to travel between sites, and to take part in the on call service once trained.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential criteria

• Numerate and literate and able to handle numbers accurately and without error.
• Sound Education including English Language.
• Full driving licence with access to a private vehicle

Desirable criteria

• Experienced in use of Masterlab/Winpath

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a customer facing environment
• Experience of working as a team
• Familiarity with current mortuary practices and the legal requirements of the service

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the HTA

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Intermediate and accurate IT skills
• Demonstrate high level of accuracy and an eye for detail
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Work as an individual and as part of a team
• Communicate effectively and accurately with colleagues and service users at all levels
• Work to required quality standards

Important information about your application

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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