University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist

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Job summary

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive.We have an excellent opportunity for a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join our friendly team at Leighton Hospital. Working with the Mortuary Manager you will have responsibility for delivering a full range of mortuary activities and take personal responsibility for the undertaking of all duties related to admission, identification and safe storage of deceased bodies for post mortem examination in accordance with the service procedures.

Main duties of the job

You will be:Able to easily always adopt a methodical approach to work and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.Possess a high level of resilience, emotional stability and maturity.Able to deal with distressing situations in a professional, dignified and respectful manner.Adaptable to change and able to contribute to service improvements.Able to demonstrate the highest standards of personal conduct, honesty, integrity at all timesBe an effective team player.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6856257

Job locations

Leighton General Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work between all mortuaries in the network as requested by senior staff.

Hours of work are Monday Friday 8:00am 4:00pm. During winter months December March the core hours are between 6:00am 6:00pm, which may include some Saturdays.

To carry out routine work in all sections of the Mortuary as required by the mortuary manager and the senior mortuary technologists'.

To assist the Consultant Pathologists in Post Mortem work including the preparation of the deceased, the examination of the deceased, the re-construction of the deceased and the disinfection of the post mortem room facilities.

To assist in the development of mortuary procedures and protocols relating to Post Mortems and the general operation of the mortuary service.

To provide data entry support in relation to the receipt and removal of the deceased. To carry out any other office related duties as requested by the manager.

The post holder will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within the mortuary, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including the Pathology Quality Policy to provide technical support the mortuary manager in order to ensure a high quality service.

To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality. Assists with the monitoring of quality standards within the department.

To be an efficient and flexible member of the mortuary team assisting in the delivery of the service.

To assist the mortuary manager in providing a professional and dignified mortuary service for the trust.

To take part in both routine and specialised post mortem services on behalf of the coroner.

To take part in the mortuary out of hours service.

To adhere to all mortuary standard operational procedures.

Maintains clinical records in relation to work carried out.

Supervises and trains less experienced staff in own area of work.

Complete the level 3 diploma qualification in Anatomical Pathology Technology in a reasonable timeframe set out by the manager.

You will hold a full driving licence with access to a private motor vehicle to travel between sites, and to take part in the on call service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work between all mortuaries in the network as requested by senior staff.

Hours of work are Monday Friday 8:00am 4:00pm. During winter months December March the core hours are between 6:00am 6:00pm, which may include some Saturdays.

To carry out routine work in all sections of the Mortuary as required by the mortuary manager and the senior mortuary technologists'.

To assist the Consultant Pathologists in Post Mortem work including the preparation of the deceased, the examination of the deceased, the re-construction of the deceased and the disinfection of the post mortem room facilities.

To assist in the development of mortuary procedures and protocols relating to Post Mortems and the general operation of the mortuary service.

To provide data entry support in relation to the receipt and removal of the deceased. To carry out any other office related duties as requested by the manager.

The post holder will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within the mortuary, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including the Pathology Quality Policy to provide technical support the mortuary manager in order to ensure a high quality service.

To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality. Assists with the monitoring of quality standards within the department.

To be an efficient and flexible member of the mortuary team assisting in the delivery of the service.

To assist the mortuary manager in providing a professional and dignified mortuary service for the trust.

To take part in both routine and specialised post mortem services on behalf of the coroner.

To take part in the mortuary out of hours service.

To adhere to all mortuary standard operational procedures.

Maintains clinical records in relation to work carried out.

Supervises and trains less experienced staff in own area of work.

Complete the level 3 diploma qualification in Anatomical Pathology Technology in a reasonable timeframe set out by the manager.

You will hold a full driving licence with access to a private motor vehicle to travel between sites, and to take part in the on call service.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • oNumerate and literate and able to handle numbers accurately and without error.
  • oSound Education including English Language.
  • Full driving licence with access to a private vehicle

Desirable

  • oExperienced in use of Masterlab/Winpath

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience of working with hazard/unpleasant substances
  • oExperience of working as a team and of training others in practical aspects of the work.
  • oFamiliarity with current mortuary practices and the legal requirements of the service

Desirable

  • oDemonstrate a sound knowledge and application of quality systems with particular reference to UKAS and HTA

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

  • oIntermediate and accurate IT skills
  • oDemonstrate high level of accuracy and an eye for detail
  • oGood oral and written communication skills
  • oWork as an individual and as part of a team
  • oCommunicate effectively and accurately with colleagues and service users at all levels
  • oWork to required quality standards
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • oNumerate and literate and able to handle numbers accurately and without error.
  • oSound Education including English Language.
  • Full driving licence with access to a private vehicle

Desirable

  • oExperienced in use of Masterlab/Winpath

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience of working with hazard/unpleasant substances
  • oExperience of working as a team and of training others in practical aspects of the work.
  • oFamiliarity with current mortuary practices and the legal requirements of the service

Desirable

  • oDemonstrate a sound knowledge and application of quality systems with particular reference to UKAS and HTA

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

  • oIntermediate and accurate IT skills
  • oDemonstrate high level of accuracy and an eye for detail
  • oGood oral and written communication skills
  • oWork as an individual and as part of a team
  • oCommunicate effectively and accurately with colleagues and service users at all levels
  • oWork to required quality standards

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Leighton General Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Leighton General Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Mortuary Manager

Heidi Mansfield

heidi.mansfield@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782672086

Details

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6856257

Job locations

Leighton General Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


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