Job summary
Trainee/Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist
Full Time - 2 Positions
We have an excellent opportunity for a Trainee or Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join our small, friendly team based at Croydon Health Services {Mortuary Department}
The post holder will be required to provide general mortuary services on behalf of the coroner & Trust and related support to the Senior Technicians and Mortuary Manager.
Proposed Interview Date - 26th June 2024
Main duties of the job
The primary responsibilities of the role include providing comprehensive mortuary services for the Trust. This entails performing post-mortems, labelling samples, liaising with the coroner's office, bereavement services, and the Medical Examiner's office. Responsibilities also include maintaining stock levels, conducting regular audits, and assisting in the review and creation of Standard Operating Procedures as needed. Participation in the on-call rota is required, as well as possessing a working knowledge of the Human Tissue Authority and providing cross-site coverage when necessary.
About us
Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.
CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.
Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
Our experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Good level of Education (GCSE)
Desirable
- Anatomical pathological education
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience in bereavement related procedures
Desirable
- Good Knowledge of basic science (anatomy and physiology) & mortuary work
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Good level of interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Reasonable understanding of the trust IT system & requirements
Other requirements
Essential
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential
- Good Knowledge of the requirements of level 3 Certificate and Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
Desirable
- Knowledge & Understanding in Mortuary procedures
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Good level of Education (GCSE)
Desirable
- Anatomical pathological education
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience in bereavement related procedures
Desirable
- Good Knowledge of basic science (anatomy and physiology) & mortuary work
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Good level of interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Reasonable understanding of the trust IT system & requirements
Other requirements
Essential
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential
- Good Knowledge of the requirements of level 3 Certificate and Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
Desirable
- Knowledge & Understanding in Mortuary procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
