Job summary
An exciting job opportunity has arisen at GWH Mortuary & Bereavement Services
We are looking for a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist Level 3 / 4 (will consider trainee) to take the position of APT at the Mortuary and Bereavement Service within Great Western Hospital.
The post holder will form part of a multi skilled team of APT's .
The successful candidate must have a knowledge of Human Tissue Authority Regulations.
To provide a safe, secure, effective, and comprehensive service to meet the needs of the hospital, and ensure that deceased patients and their families are always treated with dignity and respect.
Required to undertake duties to assist in the delivery of the service, this will include facilitation of the completion of, Medical Certificate of Cause of Deaths (MCCD), cremation forms, free from infections certificates and other legal forms required.Provide specialist, knowledge, expertise and sensitive information to the bereaved, external users and Trust staff, regarding the process that needs to be undertaken following a death in Trust or the community.To arrange, prepare and facilitate all viewings and formal identifications of the patient.
Main duties of the job
To assist in delivering a robust Post Mortem service for the H M Coroner of Wiltshire and Swindon as setout in the Service Level Agreement.To provide specialised technical expertise, by conducting the external examinations, evisceration, retaining samples, and reconstruction, whilst maintaining dignity, respect and confidentiality of the patient, complyingwith the Human Tissue Act and Human Tissue Authority to ensure the establishment is maintained within the scope of the licence parameters.To ensure the capacity of the Mortuary is maintained appropriately under the direct of the senior APT's or Mortuary and Bereavement service Manager.To maintain highly specialized decontamination procedures within the department to ensure a safe working environment is provided.The post holder is expected to discharge technical and non-technical duties either working alone or as part of a small team. They will eventually be required to partake in the on call rota to provide a 24 hour call out service 365 days a year including public holidays.This will include working unsocial hours and will require the post holder to undertake work outside of normal working hours when on call.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for assisting in the provision to deliver a safe, secure, effective and comprehensive dual service at the Mortuary and Bereavement Service within Great Western Hospital.
Required to undertake duties to assist in the delivery of the service, this will include facilitation of the completion of, Medical Certificate of Cause of Deaths (MCCD), free from infections certificates and other legal forms required.
Provide specialist, knowledge, expertise and sensitive information to the bereaved, external users and Trust staff, regarding the process that needs to be undertaken following a death in Trust or the community.
To arrange, prepare and facilitate all viewings and formal identifications of the patient.
To assist in delivering a robust Post Mortem service for the H M Coroner of Wiltshire and Swindon as set out in the Service Level Agreement.
Complying with the Human Tissue Act and Human Tissue Authority to ensure the establishment is maintained within the scope of the licence parameters.
To ensure the capacity of the Mortuary is maintained appropriately under the direct of the senior APTs or Mortuary and Bereavement service Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for assisting in the provision to deliver a safe, secure, effective and comprehensive dual service at the Mortuary and Bereavement Service within Great Western Hospital.
Required to undertake duties to assist in the delivery of the service, this will include facilitation of the completion of, Medical Certificate of Cause of Deaths (MCCD), free from infections certificates and other legal forms required.
Provide specialist, knowledge, expertise and sensitive information to the bereaved, external users and Trust staff, regarding the process that needs to be undertaken following a death in Trust or the community.
To arrange, prepare and facilitate all viewings and formal identifications of the patient.
To assist in delivering a robust Post Mortem service for the H M Coroner of Wiltshire and Swindon as set out in the Service Level Agreement.
Complying with the Human Tissue Act and Human Tissue Authority to ensure the establishment is maintained within the scope of the licence parameters.
To ensure the capacity of the Mortuary is maintained appropriately under the direct of the senior APTs or Mortuary and Bereavement service Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English /Math's and Science
- Hold Level 3 or diploma in RSPH
- Willing to work towards RSPH level 4
- Informed Consent HTA qualification
Desirable
- Biology, or Forensic qualification
- Bereavement qualification
- MEO training 26 Modles RCpath
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Mortuary and hold a level 3 qualification in RSPH ? Experience of team working within the Mortuary, bereavement and medical examiner office. ? Demonstrate an understanding of customer care when liaising with the public on the telephone, electronic and / or face to face. ? Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively. ? Able to explain complex medical conditions ? Ability to lift and manoeuvre deceased patients ? Dealing with bereaved and confrontational persons, either in person or over the telephone. Hold HTA consent Training qualification ? Experience of delivering Informed Consent to bereaved and Doctors
Desirable
- Bereavement training ? Working with Medical Examiner and Bereavement teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English /Math's and Science
- Hold Level 3 or diploma in RSPH
- Willing to work towards RSPH level 4
- Informed Consent HTA qualification
Desirable
- Biology, or Forensic qualification
- Bereavement qualification
- MEO training 26 Modles RCpath
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Mortuary and hold a level 3 qualification in RSPH ? Experience of team working within the Mortuary, bereavement and medical examiner office. ? Demonstrate an understanding of customer care when liaising with the public on the telephone, electronic and / or face to face. ? Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively. ? Able to explain complex medical conditions ? Ability to lift and manoeuvre deceased patients ? Dealing with bereaved and confrontational persons, either in person or over the telephone. Hold HTA consent Training qualification ? Experience of delivering Informed Consent to bereaved and Doctors
Desirable
- Bereavement training ? Working with Medical Examiner and Bereavement teams
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).
