Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen for an APT Administrator and Tissue Coordinator to join the Mortuary team at West Herts NHS Teaching Trust.
We welcome applications from Level 3 qualified APTs or individuals holding the previous-style APT qualification.
In addition to performing daily Mortuary duties as an APT, you will be responsible for maintaining precise traceability records for all post-mortem retained tissue and whole organs, ensuring compliance with HTA regulations.
Applicants with extensive experience as a Mortuary Assistant or in a similar support role are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday across both the Watford and Hemel sites, supporting the senior team in the daily management of the Mortuary and Post-Mortem workload. Reporting to the senior site APT and the Mortuary Manager, the role will focus on ensuring compliance with regulations related to retained post-mortem tissue.
Following competency assessment, the candidate will be expected to participate in a 1-in-6 on-call rota.
You will have an excellent understanding of the HTA standards and relevant codes especially related to traceability, families wishes and consent for retention.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
With a newly constructed body store Mortuary at the Watford site and a refurbished Mortuary and Post-Mortem suite set to open at the Hemel site in early 2025, this is a great opportunity to become part of the team.
If you would like to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact the Mortuary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
With a newly constructed body store Mortuary at the Watford site and a refurbished Mortuary and Post-Mortem suite set to open at the Hemel site in early 2025, this is a great opportunity to become part of the team.
If you would like to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact the Mortuary team.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or old style RISPH qualifications.
- AAPT Consent training.
- GCSE grades C and above in English, Science and Maths.
Desirable
- Other higher education qualifications.
- A-Levels or equivalent in related subjects e.g. Biology.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Clear understanding of the HTA standards and requirements for retention/disposal of human tissue.
- Knowledge of documents required after death.
Desirable
- Good understanding of medical terminology.
Experience:
Essential
- Experience in the Mortuary and Postmortem room.
- Experience with all types of Postmortem examination, including high risk.
- Experience of release of deceased.
- Experience with bereaved families.
Desirable
- Experience with customer facing rolls, involving good communication.
- Hands on experience with forensic PM cases.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or old style RISPH qualifications.
- AAPT Consent training.
- GCSE grades C and above in English, Science and Maths.
Desirable
- Other higher education qualifications.
- A-Levels or equivalent in related subjects e.g. Biology.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Clear understanding of the HTA standards and requirements for retention/disposal of human tissue.
- Knowledge of documents required after death.
Desirable
- Good understanding of medical terminology.
Experience:
Essential
- Experience in the Mortuary and Postmortem room.
- Experience with all types of Postmortem examination, including high risk.
- Experience of release of deceased.
- Experience with bereaved families.
Desirable
- Experience with customer facing rolls, involving good communication.
- Hands on experience with forensic PM cases.
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).
