Job summary
The post holder is managed by the Mortuary Manager and Deputy Mortuary Manager and is expected to take an active part in all technical procedures by assisting the pathologists at autopsy examinations and organ dissection sessions. The post holder must play an active role in providing a high-quality Mortuary service, thus meeting the requirements of the Trust, relevant legislation, HM Coroners and the local Borough Councils.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to support both junior and senior staff, work as part of a team on a rotational basis within all specialities of Mortuary and be able to assist in specialist post-mortems, including paediatrics, forensic, research and high-risk cases. The post holder will be involved in the training and supervision of trainee APTs and inductions to the mortuary for junior doctors. The post holder must play an active role in providing a high-quality Mortuary service, thus meeting the requirements of the Trust, relevant legislation, HM Coroners and the local Borough Councils. St George's has a large and busy mortuary setting with a high work load. The post holder will be required to work well independently and in a team.
About us
The postholder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of: St George's Healthcare NHS Trust is the regional specialist care provider for southwest London, Surrey and beyond. The trust provides a high quality, comprehensive range of health services from leading edge tertiary and trauma care to community services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Specialist Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT), the candidate must hold the Certificate & Diploma of Anatomical Pathology Technology or the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology technology with relevant, extensive and demonstrable experience. As a Specialist Senior APT in the Mortuary the post holder is expected to take an active part in all technical procedures by assisting the pathologists at autopsy examinations and organ dissection sessions. As a Senior Specialist Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT), the candidate must hold the Certificate & Diploma of Anatomical Pathology Technology or the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology technology with relevant, extensive and demonstrable experience. As a Specialist Senior APT in the Mortuary the post holder is expected to take an active part in all technical procedures by assisting the pathologists at autopsy examinations and organ dissection sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Specialist Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT), the candidate must hold the Certificate & Diploma of Anatomical Pathology Technology or the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology technology with relevant, extensive and demonstrable experience. As a Specialist Senior APT in the Mortuary the post holder is expected to take an active part in all technical procedures by assisting the pathologists at autopsy examinations and organ dissection sessions. As a Senior Specialist Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT), the candidate must hold the Certificate & Diploma of Anatomical Pathology Technology or the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology technology with relevant, extensive and demonstrable experience. As a Specialist Senior APT in the Mortuary the post holder is expected to take an active part in all technical procedures by assisting the pathologists at autopsy examinations and organ dissection sessions.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology or working towards
- High level of understanding of human anatomy and mortuary governance
- Good understanding of Perinatal post mortem processes
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
- Extensive experience working with deceased patients and bereaved relatives
- Experience working with paediatric and perinatal cases
Desirable
- Good understanding of the importance of the HTA
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology or working towards
- High level of understanding of human anatomy and mortuary governance
- Good understanding of Perinatal post mortem processes
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
- Extensive experience working with deceased patients and bereaved relatives
- Experience working with paediatric and perinatal cases
Desirable
- Good understanding of the importance of the HTA
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).
