Anatomical Pathology Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,516.00 i £38,364.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31516.00 - £38364.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Cwmbran, NP44 8YN |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | H9040-26-0251 |
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To assist in the undertaking of post-mortems within the mortuary, under the direction and guidance of the pathologist, facilitateviewings and identifications for families and the police and be responsible for the admission and release of the deceased. To participate in the pro-section and reconstruction of bodies at post mortem examination. Obtain samples for diagnosis as required. To accurately admit, monitor body condition of and release deceased patients. To plan and organise work priorities. Managing own workload to clearly defined policies and procedures. To be responsible for ensuring that the performance for Post Mortem procedures meet the standards laid down in the qualitymanagement system. To be responsible for the receipt of written authorisation from the Coroners Office to proceed to post mortem examination,following confirmation with the Consultant Pathologist, and to liaise with the Consultant Pathologist regarding the daily postmortem workload. To liaise with clinical and ward staff when a hospital post mortem examination is requested. To participate in new developments and the introduction of new methodology as required. To participate in the day-to-day operation of the department and to be responsible for maintaining the rapid turnover of work. To be responsible for the correct and accurate receipt, recording and discharge of the deceased. To liaise with relatives of the deceased in a professional, sensitive and sympathetic manner. To be responsible for decontamination of post mortem instruments, tables and rooms. To monitor and maintain body condition of the deceased following departmental protocol. To make judgements involving a range of facts or situations, some of which require analysis i.e., Decisions on appropriateadvanced dissection techniques, e.g. in RTA, suicides; assess infection risks. To participate in specialised removal of organs and implants as directed, including dissection and reconstruction suturing,evisceration of organs; scalpel use. To liaise with forensic pathologists as required. To follow the procedures for handling pathology specimens including toxicology and unfixed tissue. To be conversant with the procedures for the use of high-risk chemicals and reagents. To assist in the supervision and training of trainee APTs for the certificate and diploma examinations in Anatomical Pathology Technology as set by the Royal Institute of Public Health.To undertake departmental duties in a cost-effective manner. To be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures and to operate according to each procedure paying particular attentionto Health and Safety and any other regulations that are appropriate. To undertake routine maintenance of mortuary equipment. To use equipment in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. To assist in the assessment of new equipment prior to service introduction. To maintain accurate records of the work of the department. To undertake basic fault finding and remedial action as appropriate. To work within the Health and Safety standards of the department and the Health Board. To implement departmental standard operating policies and procedures. To maintain the mortuarys standard of accuracy in the recording and handling of all cases and specimens. To participate in the review and ongoing development of the quality management system, including document control, riskassessment and incident reporting. Maintains quality management systems to meet the UKAS ISO15189 standards and HTACodes of Practice. To operate and record relevant computerised data in accordance with the general work of the department. Provide relevant information as authorised. To establish good working relationships at all times with colleagues, medical staff and others as required within the Dignity atWork policy. To ensure Health Board regulations regarding sickness, annual leave, special leave, study leave etc are followed. The job-holder would be expected to actively participate in personal development goals that will be identified at personal review.