Anatomical Pathology Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To participate in the activities of the mortuary. Primarily providing a technical service,

to the Trust and other users of the service assisting Histopathologists and Forensic

Pathologists during the post-mortem examination. At all times the dignity of the

deceased must be maintained

1. Services All technical aspects of maintaining and developing a mortuary

service.

2. People health and safety, discipline, appraisal

3. Resources equipment evaluation, consumable evaluation

4. Information departmental procedures, computer skills, departmental meetings

5. Training Training and development of technical staff, continuing professional

Development.

Key Responsibilities

1.1 To undertake a share of the autopsy-related and day-to-day mortuary service

activity.

1.2 To assist with any post-mortem deemed to be high-risk.

1.3 To participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.

1.4 To participate in the organisation and supervision of workshops held within the

mortuary.

1.5 To ensure that the dignity of the deceased is maintained.

2.1 Adhere to the organisations health and safety policies.

2.2 Assist in producing risk assessments.

2.3 Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee

3.1 To participate in assessing the needs for additional resources.

3.2 To participate in assessing new equipment.

3.3 To ensure that adequate levels of stocks and equipment are maintained.

3.4 To ensure equipment is maintained in a reasonable condition.

4.1 Ensure adherence to and participate in reviewing operational procedures.

4.2 Participate in departmental meetings.

4.3 To use the departmental computer system as required.

4.4 Regular liaison with hospital staff, funeral directors, Coroners office and other

personnel to maintain and improve the service.

4.5 Daily liaison with pathologists with regard to hospital and Coroners post-mortem

examinations.

4.6 Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

5.1 To assist junior medical staff in becoming acquainted with local procedures.

5.2 To supervise and train other trainee APTs

5.3 To participate in the development and implementation of training programmes.

5.4 To participate in continuing professional development.

Clinical Governance / Quality

Primarily providing a technical service, to the Trust and other users of the service

assisting Histopathologists and Forensic Pathologists during the post-mortem

examination.

Education and Training development

Structed training and development needs to support the L3 and L4 Diploma in RSPH

To participate in the organisation and supervision of workshops held within the

mortuary.

Equality and Diversity

It is the responsibility of every member of staff to understand our equality and

diversity commitments and statutory obligations under current equality legislation (the

Equality Act 2010) and to:

Act in ways that support equality and diversity and recognises the importance of

peoples rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practice;

Valuing people as individuals and treating everyone with dignity and respect,

consideration and without prejudice, respecting diversity and recognising peoples

expressed beliefs, preferences and choices in working with others and delivering

appropriate services;

Recognise and report behaviour that undermines equality under Trust policy.

Be consciously aware of own behaviour and encourage the same levels of

behaviour in colleagues.

Acknowledge others different perspectives and recognise the diverse needs

and experiences of everyone they come into contact with.

March 2024

With the support of managers develop an equality and diversity objective

through the personal development review process.

Values and Behaviours

We are Caring

We are kind to each other and always show compassion to ourselves and others.

We know we are doing this when:

We are always kind and compassionate to ourselves, our patients, families

and colleagues.

We recognise and appreciate each other, taking pride in working here and

our contribution to success.

We are professional and always seek to deliver the best standards of care.

We are Fair

We treat people equitably and value their differences.

We know we are doing this when:

We value everyone for their unique contribution and we embrace diversity;

We are confident in speaking up and we support all our colleagues to do the

same;

We are open and honest.

We Are Innovative

We work as a team to continuously improve the way we deliver and transform health care.

We know we are doing this when:

We continuously improve the services we deliver and pioneer new ways of

doing things;

We learn from mistakes, striving to ensure we get things right first time;

We create and share knowledge with each other, patients and our

professional communities.

Infection Prevention & Control

All staff will adhere to infection control policies and procedures at all times and carry

out role specific duties as per roles and responsibilities.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality/Data Protection regarding all personal information and Trust activity

must be maintained at all times (both in and out of working hours). All staff should

ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all Trust privacy, confidentiality and

security policies and procedures. Any breach of confidentiality will be taken seriously

and appropriate disciplinary action taken

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Certificate in Anatomical pathology Techniques or equivalent qualifications/experience

Desirable

• Diploma in anatomical pathology techniques

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of appropriate practical experience in routine and high risk post mortems

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking forensic post mortem examinations
• Evidence of out of hours working

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of coronial system
• A detailed knowledge of H&S within a mortuary environment
• Understanding of the requirements of HTA

Desirable

• Understanding of ISO standards for UKAS accrediation

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT skills

Other

Essential

• Evidence of own personal on-going development (CPD)

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Liverpool

L7 8YE

Employer's website

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