Job summary
This is a varied role blending high standards of post mortem care, supporting clinicians and other professionals along with maintaining all requirements to ensure the HTA regulations and CQC are upheld. The post holder is expected to participate in regular cross site attendance at both hospitals, and following initial training and achieving competency, will participate in the out of hours on call rota for the mortuary service.
Flexibility and good communication are essential service requirements. IT skills are needed to ensure record keeping and document control is regularly completed, updated and available for scrutiny providing full traceability at all times.
Those applying should be committed, enthusiastic, have an eye for detail and be prepared to work in a challenging, and sometimes emotive environment. This post is for a qualified APT with autopsy and stock management experience.
There will be a second practical interview for suitable candidates, date to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
The post will involve participation in the routine duties of the mortuary and Bereavement services at Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone Hospitals. This will include conducting mortuary and bereavement processes efficiently and effectively, in line with approved practices and procedures, and in accordance with health and safety legislation. There is a requirement to participate in regular continued personal development, sharing good practice within the team.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
o At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSPH Level 3 Diploma Anatomical Pathology Technology
- Level 4 Diploma Anatomical Pathology Technology or Pre 2015 RSPH or RIPHH certificate and diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
- CPD evidence within the last 12months
- Pre 2015 RSPH or RIPHH certificate and diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
Desirable
- Professional registration e.g AHCS, Science Council
- Membership with AAPT
- IT training certificate
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive experience working in a post mortem examination active mortuary as a qualified APT
- Experience of Quality Management systems and mortuary record keeping
- Using QPulse or equivalent QMS system, reviewing and updating new documents
- Knowledge and experience of working in a training environment
- Experience of creating rosters and delegating tasks
- Experience of participation in High Risk and Forensic post mortem examinations
Desirable
- Major incident experience
- Conflict resolution training
- Experience of regulatory inspections, HTA, UKAS, CQC
- Experience of cross site working
- Experience of working On Call
- Trained consent taker
Skills
Essential
- Multiple evisceration techniques
- Advanced reconstruction techniques
- Brain and spinal cord donation
- Training, supervising, mentoring APTs and trainee APT's
- Good communication skills
- Good understanding of Microsoft office, quality management systems,
- Managing accurate traceability
Desirable
- Use of Telepath or equivalent LIMS, EDEN, QPulse
- Specialist skills (tissue retention, tissue harvesting)
- Counselling skills
- Implementing change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSPH Level 3 Diploma Anatomical Pathology Technology
- Level 4 Diploma Anatomical Pathology Technology or Pre 2015 RSPH or RIPHH certificate and diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
- CPD evidence within the last 12months
- Pre 2015 RSPH or RIPHH certificate and diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
Desirable
- Professional registration e.g AHCS, Science Council
- Membership with AAPT
- IT training certificate
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive experience working in a post mortem examination active mortuary as a qualified APT
- Experience of Quality Management systems and mortuary record keeping
- Using QPulse or equivalent QMS system, reviewing and updating new documents
- Knowledge and experience of working in a training environment
- Experience of creating rosters and delegating tasks
- Experience of participation in High Risk and Forensic post mortem examinations
Desirable
- Major incident experience
- Conflict resolution training
- Experience of regulatory inspections, HTA, UKAS, CQC
- Experience of cross site working
- Experience of working On Call
- Trained consent taker
Skills
Essential
- Multiple evisceration techniques
- Advanced reconstruction techniques
- Brain and spinal cord donation
- Training, supervising, mentoring APTs and trainee APT's
- Good communication skills
- Good understanding of Microsoft office, quality management systems,
- Managing accurate traceability
Desirable
- Use of Telepath or equivalent LIMS, EDEN, QPulse
- Specialist skills (tissue retention, tissue harvesting)
- Counselling skills
- Implementing change
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.
