Anatomical Pathology Technologist
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £36,141.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £36141.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, N1C 4AG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | F0039-2724 |
Summary
About the role The post holder must be committed to delivering a service of excellence in a busy and demanding environment with competing demands and priorities, working flexibly to meet individual and service objectives. The post holder must have the ability to prioritise and assist pathologists with post-mortem examinations, including high risk cases when required.To be a person designated to which Human Tissue Authority license applies supporting the designated individual About you The post holder will be responsible for undertaking all duties related to admission, identification, and safe storage of deceased bodies for post-mortemIncluding but not limited to undertake: Preparation of bodies prior to post-mortem Evisceration of the deceased as determined by the pathologist and local protocol Reconstruction of the deceased following a post-mortem Responsibility for samples from post-mortem Facilitate viewings and police identification in conjunction with the coroners service Receipt and release of bodies procedure and accurate maintenance of records in accordance with the services valuables procedure Maintain high standards of hygiene within the post-mortem suite As an individual to which the human tissue authority licence applies HTA ensure that: Statutory and additional conditions of the HTA licence are complied with Suitable practices are used while carrying out this activity You will need to be a resilient individual who will have the ability to deal with difficult situations and manage sensitive information You will have the ability to work individually or as part of a team You will need a focussed approach to dealing with a customer service This role is subject to an enhanced DBS checkTechnical Knowledge and Experience Essential-hold level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or equivalent APT qualification Desirable- 2 years' experience working within a mortuary setting Demonstrate technical and scientific Knowledge and understanding of mortuary policy, procedure, and human anatomy Experience in high risk and forensic post-mortems would be welcomed Ability to take an organised approach to own workload whilst dealing with conflicting priorities and to ensure a customer service focused approach Demonstrate a good understanding of health and safety including infection control, manual handling, and risk assessments Knowledge of and ability to manage sensitive intelligence and information securely Proven ability to identify and implement service improvements Essential ability to maintain accurate mortuary records, in compliance with standard operating procedures, national guidance and human tissue authority requirements Demonstrate an awareness of politically sensitive issues The role will be based in an enabled and empowered team focussed service where all the officers are expected to work as one team to assist in the development of a culture where knowledge Relationships: The post holder reports to the Bereavement service team leader, The senior Anatomical Pathology officer will supervise work in the mortuary. To be effective in the engagement and communication with key stakeholders, including but not restricted to: Coroners service Consultant pathologists Public health funeral service Funeral directors Public Police UK Disaster victim identification unit Directorates and services across the Council Government agencies