Senior / Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Job summary

The Public and Forensic Science Centre is a facility operated by Bradford Council on behalf of HM Coroner (for the local authority areas of Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale). It provides state of the art mortuary and forensic post mortem facilities.

The Councils Imaging Autopsy Centre is able to undertake minimally invasive digital autopsies to seek to determine cause of death. It is the first such local authority facility in the country and we are proud of pioneering this innovation. You will be required to assist in all aspects of minimally invasive digital autopsy procedures at the direction of the radiographer.

The Centre works in close partnership with the local community to ensure that the needs of all communities are met.

We are looking for technically proficient, compassionate and flexible technologists who consistently work to high standards.

Applicants must be willing to participate fully and flexibly in the technology on-call service outside core operational hours, including at weekends and on bank holidays. A driving licence is required.

Applicants should possess a Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology or Level 3 Health Care Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology) or to be considered to paid at Senior APT (S02) Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology).

You will be based at the Public and Forensic Science Centre at Burnham Avenue, Bradford.

Main duties of the job

This is a great opportunity to work in a thriving district with award winning parks, nature reserves, historic architecture, museums, galleries and first class leisure facilities Bradford Metropolitan District has it all.

You will be entitled to 27 days annual leave and 8 Statutory holidays and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as, discounted annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments, excellent learning and development opportunities, and many more.

If you care about making a difference and believe in the work you do, then we want to hear from you. As the leading employer in the district, we care about creating a great place to work.

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About us

Bradford Council About Us.

Bradford Council is the fourth largest of 36 Metropolitan District Councils in the country, which serve the larger cities and conurbations. There are four other metropolitan authorities in the West Yorkshire area Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.

We employ approximately 8,500 people (excluding schools) including social workers, litter pickers, library staff, lawyers and town planners. The size and scale of Bradford Council makes it one of the biggest employers in the district.

The City of Bradford has the status of a City and a Metropolitan Borough. In addition to the Traditional Bradford City, the Metropolitan District includes the following main areas of population: Addingham, Baildon, Bingley, Burley, Cullingworth, Denholme, Eastburn, Haworth, Ilkley, Keighley, Menston, Oxenhope, Queensbury, Silsden, Shipley and Steeton.

The total population of the District is approximately 531,200 and it covers 141 square miles. Bradford Council has a workforce of 18,000 (including schools).

To find out more about Bradford Council and to view our vacancies please visit https://www.bradford.gov.uk/jobs/jobs/