Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for a role as a Band 4 Anatomical Pathology Technologist, with the opportunity to pursue the level 3 Anatomical Pathology Technologist course.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and reliable person with fantastic communication skills and a proactive approach to join our team in Mortuary Services.
The successful candidate will need to able to learn new skills and processes, experience in a mortuary/funeral home environment is preferred although not essential to the right candidate. The successful candidate will join the small but busy Mortuary Team.
Main duties of the job
The role is to provide a compassionate and customer focused high quality mortuary service in conformance with the relevant legislation, code of practice and guidance from local SOP's and the Human Tissue Authority.
The post-holder is responsible for assisting in the provision of the Mortuary Service Trust wide; there are three mortuaries within the Trust located at Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary's Hospitals. Work in this area requires frequent exposure to highly distressing and emotive situations and in addition to periods of intense physical activity with the need to maintain concentration for long periods.
Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to organise and prioritise work is required.
There is the need to lone work and to also work well within a small team, sometimes under challenging circumstances, to ensure that the deceased and their relatives are treated at all times with dignity and respect.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Maths, English and Science GCSE
- Computer Literacy and ability to use common software
Desirable
- Computer Literacy and ability to use common software
- A Level or Degree qualification
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a small team or by yourself
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the Human Tissue Act
- Experience of working in a mortuary setting
- Experience of viewing or handling human tissues or bodies
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, negotiating and writing skills
- Ability to liaise with a wide range of levels of staffs
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Ability to ensure clear handover of information between staff and departments
Desirable
- Ability to deal sensitively with bereaved relatives
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Maths, English and Science GCSE
- Computer Literacy and ability to use common software
Desirable
- Computer Literacy and ability to use common software
- A Level or Degree qualification
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a small team or by yourself
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the Human Tissue Act
- Experience of working in a mortuary setting
- Experience of viewing or handling human tissues or bodies
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, negotiating and writing skills
- Ability to liaise with a wide range of levels of staffs
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Ability to ensure clear handover of information between staff and departments
Desirable
- Ability to deal sensitively with bereaved relatives
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
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).
