Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technician

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Job summary

The Mortuary Service at Cardiff and Vale University Health board is looking for an enthusiastic, committed individual to join them as a trainee Anatomical Pathology Technician.

You will assist in maintaining the Mortuary and body storage services, across the Cardiff and Vale Health board, while working to your vocational and academic qualifications.

This is a mentally and physically challenging role, managing the deceased and bereaved, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.

Main duties of the job

The role will be fundamental in providing services to relatives of the deceased, funeral directors and hospital staff. under the direction of the Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technology staff.

This will include keeping the mortuary safe and hygienic, receiving and storing deceased patients, preparing and conducting viewings and releasing deceased patients to Funeral directors.

Previous experience of Hospital IT computer systems would be desirable but full training will be provided.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is"Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-ACS283-1224

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Job description

Job responsibilities

To receive, register and release patients who have died within the UHB and across the South Wales Health Authority Area ensuring all data entry on the computer system is complete and documentation is correct.

To identify and register patients effects and valuables according to existing UHB policy

To provide patient measurements to Funeral Directors on request.

To store patient according to the patients condition e.g. high risk, decomposed, in accordance with national legislation.

To liaise with relatives, the Chaplains department, ward/medical staff, Police officers, bereavement care co-ordinators, Funeral directors, Coroners office and other professional bodies.

To co-ordinate and conduct viewings and co-ordinate and conduct Police identifications.

To ensure that full administrative and documentation procedures are completed in relation to cremation forms, so that cremation services are unaffected.

To assist in the co-ordination of technical support to the Trusts Corneal and Homograph retrieval service allowing legal requirements to be fulfilled by the UHB.

To liaise with other departments within the Lab Medicine directorate for the transport and preparation for analysis of pathological specimens.Comply with all Department and UHB policies and procedures relating to organ and tissue retention and ensure that records are correctly maintained.

Collect audit data on a daily basis or as when instructed to support the efficient running of the department and participate in research and development projects as and when they arise.Maintain high standards of hygiene within the mortuary department and associated areas.

To provide mortuary services in line with the UHB major incident policy.

To deal with telephone and other enquiries relating to the service both from inside and outside the UHB, efficiently and politely.

Adhere to good working practice and observe all UHB and department fire, security, and health and safety regulations.

To organize and schedule x-rays and liaising with x-ray department.

To assist in the upkeep and maintenance of the mortuary and its associated equipment in compliance with current safety regulations.

To ensure the safety of visitors to the mortuary and to provide appropriate facilities and Protective personal equipment.

Ensure that there are adequate supplies of equipment and consumables.

To travel and work in other mortuaries according to rostered commitment.

To liaise with the Medical Records Department and/or Histology Office in the collection and safekeeping of case notes and other forms of documentation.

To participate and support patient transfers using the organizations private ambulance.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.