Anatomical Pathology Technician
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Job summary
We are looking for a Level 3 diploma qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist to assist the Service Manager and the Team of Anatomical Pathology Technicians and MEO's in the running of a safe, secure, effective and comprehensive mortuary, post mortem examination and medical examiner service for the needs of the hospital, HM Coroner and the Community and to ensure that deceased patients and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times.
Consideration will be given to an applicant who is currently working towards their level 3 qualification and has a reasonable level of mortuary experience.
Further training in all aspects of mortuary provision will be given in order to perform a broad range of duties under the supervision of a fully trained and qualified member of staff (where applicable). An opportunity to attend the relevant diploma/level 4 course and sit the diploma/level 4 examination will be offered when the appropriate competencies have been achieved.
Main duties of the job
To work within the team of APT's and MEO's
To receive further training in advanced aspects of mortuary work and assist the APT's and consultant pathologists with routine, non-routine, CT, special and high-risk post mortem examinations, as appropriate
Participation in an out of hours on call rota will be required when deemed competent with general mortuary duties, front of house service, office functions and body handling elements.
To receive patients and ensure that they are accurately identified, registered, weighed, measured and labelled prior to storage.
To keep accurate records of jewellery or valuables that may accompany the deceased, in line with Trust policy.
To keep records up to date and stored safely to ensure compliance with good work practices for the standards of accreditation and Human Tissue Act.
To facilitate the release of the deceased to funeral directors, in line with Trust and Coroner's policy.
Closing date of applications: 10 February 2025
Interview date: 24 February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Details
Date posted
27 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-CDCS-3462
Job locations
Derbyshire Pathology at Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Top Road
Calow, Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Derbyshire Pathology at Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Top Road
Calow, Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer's website
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