East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Anatomical Pathology Technologist

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Job summary

We have a vacancy for an Anatomical Pathology Technologist; the successful candidate would join our small team of qualified APT's supported by administrative staff. We are looking to recruit an experienced Anatomical Pathology Technologist holding as a minimum the level 3 qualification or equivalent certificate and diploma. The successful candidate will ideally have experience in all our post-mortem specialities, but consideration will be given to those who have not had the opportunity to work in centres where PMCT or Forensic cases are performed. Such a candidate would be given training and support to achieve competency.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT) you will liaise with Trust colleagues, His Majesty's (HM) Coroner, Undertakers and other external agencies to provide a caring, compassionate mortuary service. Supporting the Mortuary Supervisor with running the service with fellow APTs. The post holder will participate in the out of hours rota.

About us

East Lancashire Hospital, Mortuary Service cares for approximately 3500 patients each year both from the hospital and surrounding communities.

Details

Date posted

16 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-D040-24

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Rd Blackburn

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

We have been at the forefront of developing CT as a non-invasive diagnostic alternative to traditional post-mortem for a number of years and currently derive a cause of death using CT on Coronial post-mortems. We advocate external only and limited examinations where possible, and also perform clinical intervention as preparation for angiograms.We perform a limited amount of post-mortems a year. This includes adult, coronial and forensic examinations.All our APT's participate in an on-call roster and the usual standby and on-call payments.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have been at the forefront of developing CT as a non-invasive diagnostic alternative to traditional post-mortem for a number of years and currently derive a cause of death using CT on Coronial post-mortems. We advocate external only and limited examinations where possible, and also perform clinical intervention as preparation for angiograms.We perform a limited amount of post-mortems a year. This includes adult, coronial and forensic examinations.All our APT's participate in an on-call roster and the usual standby and on-call payments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 diploma in anatomical pathology technology or equivalent (supporting older style certificate and diploma holders)

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

  • Post qualification experience
  • Have good knowledge of the variety of post mortems examinations
  • Knowledge and understanding of HTA standards and codes of practice.
  • Knowledge or relevant experience in statutory processes surrounding death. Including the medical examiners system.
  • Able to adopt a professional approach with distressed relatives.
  • Competent in the use of IT software systems and handling sensitive personal identifiable data.
  • Knowledge of requirements for issuing Medical Death Certificates Giving The Cause of Death
  • Understanding of seasonal pressures and demands of a mortuary service
  • Able to deal with emotionally distressing situations in a sympathetic, professional manner.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multidisciplinary teams across organisational boundaries
  • Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations

Desirable

  • Working knowledge Patient Administration Systems.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 diploma in anatomical pathology technology or equivalent (supporting older style certificate and diploma holders)

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

  • Post qualification experience
  • Have good knowledge of the variety of post mortems examinations
  • Knowledge and understanding of HTA standards and codes of practice.
  • Knowledge or relevant experience in statutory processes surrounding death. Including the medical examiners system.
  • Able to adopt a professional approach with distressed relatives.
  • Competent in the use of IT software systems and handling sensitive personal identifiable data.
  • Knowledge of requirements for issuing Medical Death Certificates Giving The Cause of Death
  • Understanding of seasonal pressures and demands of a mortuary service
  • Able to deal with emotionally distressing situations in a sympathetic, professional manner.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multidisciplinary teams across organisational boundaries
  • Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations

Desirable

  • Working knowledge Patient Administration Systems.

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

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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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Rd Blackburn

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Rd Blackburn

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Mortuary Manager

Lorraine Richardson

lorraine.richardson@elht.nhs.uk

01254734445

Details

Date posted

16 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-D040-24

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Rd Blackburn

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


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