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We are seeking to appoint a fully qualified mortuary anatomical
pathology technician to join our Cellular Pathology team. The successful
candidate will work closely with anatomical pathology technicians, mortuary
assitants and Pathologists during the making of a post mortem. Following
training, you will work from your base site at Darlington Memorial Hospital,
with rotation to University Hospital North Durham as needed. You will also take
part in the on call rota. The ability to travel across sites is essential. Please
refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification for full details.
The ideal candidate will be a team player that
possesses excellent communication skills, organisation and manual dexterity
skills and have a keen eye for detail. Manual handling is a core part of the
role. You will also have the ability to concentrate for long periods of time
and have a keen interest in pathology. You should be able to demonstrate good
keyboard skills and be computer literate. Previous experience of working in an
NHS mortuary is desirable.
Main duties of the job
Main tasks include:
Post mortem work, including forensic.
Receipt and registration of deceased patients.
Release of deceased patients to funeral directors.
Entering patient details onto the laboratory computer system
and inputting the correct tests, maintaining all required logs.
Answering reception and telephone queries and liaising with
other Trust staff and the general public.
Preparing bodies for the purpose of relative viewings and
police identification.
Organising referral work, packaging and sending of samples
to other Trust sites and to other Trusts nationwide.
Stock control including receiving and receipting deliveries,
documenting and organising batches of reagents and performing verification
tasks.
Cleaning and decontaminating equipment and work areas.
Demonstrating duties to other staff.
Error logging and trouble shooting.
Please refer to the Job Description and Personal
Specification for full details.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal
specification for full details.
This APT role involves working closely with Pathologists, Anatomical
Pathology Technicians and Medical Laboratory Assistants. You will follow the
laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complete the relevant
quality documentation as required.
Upon completion of training and gaining competency, you will
rotate throughout the specialist areas of the mortuary. Performing duties in
accordance to local policy to a high degree of standards whilst conforming to
health and safety requirements. This includes working in the post mortem room, body
store, and viewing room of the mortuary. Using a variety of specialist
laboratory equipment to perform tasks and are responsible for the maintenance
of equipment and completing maintenance documentation. This includes
temperature and formalin monitoring.
The role requires handling of body fluids and human tissue
samples which can be of a sensitive nature. Work within the mortuary can often
be upsetting. Manual handling is required daily.
Stock is managed by all staff. This includes monitoring
stock levels of consumables, signing for deliveries, receipting goods
delivered, unpacking, verifying if appropriate and ensuring paperwork is
complete before placing in appropriate storage area in an orderly organised
manner.
Provide supervision, training and leadership to junior
staff.
In order to perform daily tasks effectively, the
APT role requires the ability to focus for long periods of time, have great
attention to detail and possess the ability to organise tasks in priority
order. Requires computer literacy skills as they are expected to use
spreadsheets, access LIMS, write SOPs and perform audits as needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal
specification for full details.
This APT role involves working closely with Pathologists, Anatomical
Pathology Technicians and Medical Laboratory Assistants. You will follow the
laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complete the relevant
quality documentation as required.
Upon completion of training and gaining competency, you will
rotate throughout the specialist areas of the mortuary. Performing duties in
accordance to local policy to a high degree of standards whilst conforming to
health and safety requirements. This includes working in the post mortem room, body
store, and viewing room of the mortuary. Using a variety of specialist
laboratory equipment to perform tasks and are responsible for the maintenance
of equipment and completing maintenance documentation. This includes
temperature and formalin monitoring.
The role requires handling of body fluids and human tissue
samples which can be of a sensitive nature. Work within the mortuary can often
be upsetting. Manual handling is required daily.
Stock is managed by all staff. This includes monitoring
stock levels of consumables, signing for deliveries, receipting goods
delivered, unpacking, verifying if appropriate and ensuring paperwork is
complete before placing in appropriate storage area in an orderly organised
manner.
Provide supervision, training and leadership to junior
staff.
In order to perform daily tasks effectively, the
APT role requires the ability to focus for long periods of time, have great
attention to detail and possess the ability to organise tasks in priority
order. Requires computer literacy skills as they are expected to use
spreadsheets, access LIMS, write SOPs and perform audits as needed.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Participate in 24/7 oncall rota.
- Hold a valid Drivers License
- Physically fit able to lift, carry and manoeuvre
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a similar or larger establishment as an APT
- Experience of dealing with bereaved relatives
Desirable
- Interaction of hospital services with external users ie. funeral directors
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology from the Royal Institute of Public Health (RIPH) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology from the Royal Institute of Public Health (RIPH)
- Additional training acquired to fulfil the role
Desirable
- Bereavement counselling skills
- Conflict management
- Eye Corneal Retrieval Training
- First aid certificate
- Evidence of Continual Professional development
Statutory Registration
Desirable
- Membership of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Post Mortem dissection techniques including advanced reconstruction and infection control measures.
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Manual dexterity
- Automation in Mortuary settings
- Interpersonal
- Keyboard and mouse
- Numeracy-Statistical & mathematics Interpretation
- Basic quality Control & assurance awareness
- Medical Scientific terminology
- Able to deal with emotionally distressing situations, in a sympathetic and professional manner
- Able to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Desirable
- Basic IT, e.g. Word, Excel etc.
- Aware of Health care system
- Understanding of Health & safety
- Experience of Training & Staff development.
- Experience of Forensic external examination and home office Post mortems.
- Knowledge of HTA guidance and legislation
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Participate in 24/7 oncall rota.
- Hold a valid Drivers License
- Physically fit able to lift, carry and manoeuvre
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a similar or larger establishment as an APT
- Experience of dealing with bereaved relatives
Desirable
- Interaction of hospital services with external users ie. funeral directors
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology from the Royal Institute of Public Health (RIPH) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology from the Royal Institute of Public Health (RIPH)
- Additional training acquired to fulfil the role
Desirable
- Bereavement counselling skills
- Conflict management
- Eye Corneal Retrieval Training
- First aid certificate
- Evidence of Continual Professional development
Statutory Registration
Desirable
- Membership of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Post Mortem dissection techniques including advanced reconstruction and infection control measures.
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Manual dexterity
- Automation in Mortuary settings
- Interpersonal
- Keyboard and mouse
- Numeracy-Statistical & mathematics Interpretation
- Basic quality Control & assurance awareness
- Medical Scientific terminology
- Able to deal with emotionally distressing situations, in a sympathetic and professional manner
- Able to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Desirable
- Basic IT, e.g. Word, Excel etc.
- Aware of Health care system
- Understanding of Health & safety
- Experience of Training & Staff development.
- Experience of Forensic external examination and home office Post mortems.
- Knowledge of HTA guidance and legislation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
