Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT) | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Banding dependant on qualifications |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Stockton on Tees, TS198PE |
| Cwmni: | North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7284623/345-PAT7284623 |
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Mortuary services at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are provided collaboratively between the two Trusts and there is a requirement for the post holder to work across all Trust sites.
The service provides both Coronal and Forensic post-mortems.Post mortems are undertaken primarily at The James Cook University Hospital site and body storage facilities are available at all four hospital sites.
We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality service which ensures the dignity, respect and care for the deceased and bereaved and are looking to recruit a candidate who shares these values.
The department has full UKAS accreditation and is licensed by HTA. CPD is actively encouraged.
An opportunity exists for an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) to join the Mortuary department. The post holder will be part of a cross site team providing a high quality, flexible, efficient and co-ordinated mortuary and bereavement support service to the Trust and Coroner’s Service.
Applicants for the Band 5 position must hold the L4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology awarded by The Royal Society of Public Health and be trained in both Mortuary APT and Bereavement Support functions.
Applications are welcome from candidates holding the L3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology awarded by The Royal Society of Public Health. You would be recruited at Band 4 and required to complete the L4 qualification prior to progressing to Band 5.
Applications are welcome from candidates wishing to join as an apprentice. You must meet the minimum eligibility criteria to apply including being 18 years or older and a UK resident for at least 3 years.
As an apprentice, you would be recruited at Band 3 and be required to complete the L3 qualification prior to progressing to Band 4 and the L4 qualification prior to progressing to band 5.
The nature of the job is such that it demands high standards of integrity. You must be able to work as part of a team or alone. Physical aspects require preparation of patients for autopsy, moving patients and family viewings. It is essential that you have good interpersonal skills with the ability to show empathy and deal sensitively with bereaved families.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”
Please see the attached job description and person specification
Although core working days are currently Monday to Friday, you will be required to work flexibly around the needs of the service and participate in the 1 in 4 out of hours on call roster which includes weekend working
This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Jul 2025