Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist, to join the well established and friendly mortuary team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. Working cross site you will participate in all mortuary processes providing patient care after death, cleaning and disinfection, developing knowledge and skills in post mortem examination techniques, and ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to.
Main duties of the job
This is a varied role blending high standards of post mortem care, supporting clinicians and other professionals along with maintaining all requirements to ensure the HTA regulations and UKAS accreditation are upheld. The post holder is expected to participate in regular cross site attendance at both hospitals, and following initial training and achieving competency, will participate in the out of hours on call rota for the mortuary service. Flexibility and good communication are essential service requirements. IT skills are needed to ensure record keeping and document control is regularly completed, updated and available for scrutiny providing full traceability at all times.
Those applying should be committed, enthusiastic, have an eye for detail ,and be prepared to work in a challenging, and sometimes emotive environment. Achieving Anatomical Pathology Technology RSPH Level 3 and level 4 Diplomas is a requirement of the post. Level 3 qualified APTs may be considered for this post.
There will be a second practical interview for suitable candidates, date to be confirmed.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications or experience within the funeral/mortuary professions
Desirable
- Certificate in anatomical pathology
- IT skills
- Science
- Maths
- English
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of any Quality Management System
- Experience of creating or reviewing documents.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy
- Understanding of creating daily work plans or rosters for self or others
- Knowledge of customer care
- Experience of using Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of HTA regulations
Desirable
- Knowledge of coroners processes
- Conflict resolution training
- Experience of working with the deceased, bereaved or registration field
Skills
Essential
- Data entry and extraction
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of working as part of a team also using own initiative
- Excellent eye for detail
- Capable of working under pressure and multi-tasking
- Able to prioritise demands and to work under time constraints reassessing and reallocating tasks and to define priorities
- Working in a challenging, emotive environment
- Ability to perform intricate procedures with good hand eye coordination
Desirable
- Basic Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures as applied in the mortuary
- Administration skills
- Capable of working with minimum supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications or experience within the funeral/mortuary professions
Desirable
- Certificate in anatomical pathology
- IT skills
- Science
- Maths
- English
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of any Quality Management System
- Experience of creating or reviewing documents.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy
- Understanding of creating daily work plans or rosters for self or others
- Knowledge of customer care
- Experience of using Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of HTA regulations
Desirable
- Knowledge of coroners processes
- Conflict resolution training
- Experience of working with the deceased, bereaved or registration field
Skills
Essential
- Data entry and extraction
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of working as part of a team also using own initiative
- Excellent eye for detail
- Capable of working under pressure and multi-tasking
- Able to prioritise demands and to work under time constraints reassessing and reallocating tasks and to define priorities
- Working in a challenging, emotive environment
- Ability to perform intricate procedures with good hand eye coordination
Desirable
- Basic Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures as applied in the mortuary
- Administration skills
- Capable of working with minimum supervision
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Tunbridge Wells with cross site working
Tonbridge Road
Tunbridge Wells
TN2 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
