Anatomical Pathology Technologist | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Colchester, CO4 5JL |
| Cwmni: | Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7597982/432-HR856-25 |
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We are pleased to invite applications to join our mortuary team at Colchester Hospital.
Ideally, you will hold the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or above/equivalent) along with a proven years post qualification experience working within a mortuary environment. It is essential that you are competent to deal with all types of Post Mortem examinations; including high-risk cases.
We will also consider your application if you are part qualified or if you are new to Anatomical Pathology possessing the right attitude and some relevant experience in a related field. You will be recruited as a trainee ATP starting at a lower band. Training will be provided for you subject to Trust terms and conditions.
You will possess a positive and flexible attitude and ensure you uphold the Trust’s core values at all times. Providing efficient and high quality post mortem services to HM Coroner on behalf of ESNEFT, you will be expected to maintain compliance with the Human tissue Authority Standards and codes of Practice.
You will be based at Colchester Hospital Mortuary; though there may be an occasional requirement to work at our Ipswich Hospital Mortuary site.
Reporting to the Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist, you shall ensure day to day services are delivered to the highest standards.
You shall participate in provision of the out of hour’s service to the Trust and HM Coroner.
• The daily administration, cleaning, disinfection and care of the Mortuary Department and to ensure that it is hygienic, safe and efficient at all times.
• The daily cleaning, sterilising and maintenance of equipment and instruments required by Consultant Histopathologists and Mortuary personnel and to report deficiencies to the Mortuary Manager.
• Arrange for relatives and police to identify the deceased and offer support to the bereaved.
• Ensure that only accepted religious rites are observed in the Mortuary as authorised.
• To take part in the out of hours on-call service to H.M. Coroner and the Trust.
• To offer advice and assistance to funeral directors on matters pertaining to mortuary issues as necessary
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services
Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bringwhat’swidely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you
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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025