Job summary
Your role will be to provide a specialist safe, secure, effective and comprehensive mortuary and post-mortem service for the needs of Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Pathologists, Coroner and the Community on the Broomfield Hospital site.
You will be required to manage the day-to-day support and supervision of both the APT and Trainee APT, to hold both the Certificate and the Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology; work unsupervised and perform a broad range of duties providing an expert level of theoretical and practical knowledge and experience.
You must demonstrate your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including course attendance and reflective learning as well as applying your knowledge of the laws and codes of practice relating to the Mortuary and all aspects of its function, being responsible for ensuring that full implementation of licencing and regulatory requirements are met and communicate and liaise with clinical and non-clinical Trust staff, Chaplaincy, HM Coroners, Police and Funeral Directors to ensure delivery of a professional and efficient mortuary service.
Main duties of the job
In this interesting and varied role, you will have responsibility for the line management and supervision of site-based Mortuary Service, providing strong leadership to all staff and budget and financial management within defined budget allocation.
You will act as a professional role model engaging all staff in the Trust values, maintaining patient/relative privacy, dignity and respect at all times ensuring positive relative experience in all aspects of after life care, sharing good practice within the Mortuary, CSU and Trust wide and ensuring staff/deceased and bereaved relatives' safety at all times.
You will have overarching responsibility for the designation and storage of the deceased and be responsible for ordering and purchasing equipment, recording and overseeing lawful disposal of human tissue, products of conception and Police Forensic exhibits and logging, upholding the Human Tissue Authority Licence safe storage and return of deceased patients' property.
Your role will involve the Formulation of Service Level Agreements in relation to transport of the deceased and the provision of service to Essex County Council for the Coroners service along with participation and engagement re external visits to the Mortuary, for example, Care Quality Commission Integrated Care Systems.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role will be to provide practical assistance to the Pathologist whilst in attendance and ensure that safe practices and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to in every aspect of the departments work whilst ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the department, directing staff and allocating duties; being responsible for essential user maintenance and excellent standards of cleanliness and sterilisation of mortuary equipment as required. You will also ensure that appropriate techniques are applied by staff when assisting in post-mortem examinations and identify potential hazards to health and take measures to eliminate or minimise risks in the Mortuary.
Please note this is just a short description of the role, please see the attached JD for a more detail and we look forward to receiving your application for this challenging yet satisfying role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role will be to provide practical assistance to the Pathologist whilst in attendance and ensure that safe practices and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to in every aspect of the departments work whilst ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the department, directing staff and allocating duties; being responsible for essential user maintenance and excellent standards of cleanliness and sterilisation of mortuary equipment as required. You will also ensure that appropriate techniques are applied by staff when assisting in post-mortem examinations and identify potential hazards to health and take measures to eliminate or minimise risks in the Mortuary.
Please note this is just a short description of the role, please see the attached JD for a more detail and we look forward to receiving your application for this challenging yet satisfying role.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Certificate and Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology/or equivalent experience
- A broad knowledge of all policies, procedures and guidelines in particular the HTA Codes of Practice.
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written communication skills
Desirable
- 5 years + management experience
- Working towards Advanced Diploma or degree in a relevant discipline.
- An awareness of policies, procedures and guidelines of the Royal Society of Public Health and Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology
skills
Essential
- Excellent written communications skills
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Certificate and Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology/or equivalent experience
- A broad knowledge of all policies, procedures and guidelines in particular the HTA Codes of Practice.
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written communication skills
Desirable
- 5 years + management experience
- Working towards Advanced Diploma or degree in a relevant discipline.
- An awareness of policies, procedures and guidelines of the Royal Society of Public Health and Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology
skills
Essential
- Excellent written communications skills
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
