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Anatomical Pathology Technologist
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
This is a post for an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) who holds both the Certificate & Diploma of Anatomical Pathology Technology or the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology technology with relevant, extensive and demonstrable experience. As an APT in the Mortuary and Bereavement Service (MBS) the post holder is expected to support both junior and senior staff, work as part of a team on a rotational basis within all specialities of Mortuary and Bereavement work and rotate between Guy’s and St Thomas’.
Anatomical Pathology Technologist / Bereavement Support Officer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
The post holder will act as an qualified APT within the mortuary and hold a RSPH Diploma in APT or its equivalent with experience. Ideally candidates for this role will have achieved the RSPH Level 3 Diploma. They will be able to demonstrate good technical knowledge of mortuary policy, procedure, and human anatomy, as well as a good understanding of health and safety legislation and working in compliance with HTA guidelines.
The Mortuary services managed by Hywel Dda University Health Board spans 4 sites cross Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion Counties and perform in excess of 450 post mortem examinations per year at the instruction of HM Coroner. The department is fully HTA accredited.
The role will involve performing a number of tasks including receipt and appropriate storage of the deceased, preparation for Post Mortem examination and release of the deceased in line with departmental policy, best practice and the Human Tissue Act, and in support of the Coroner, Pathologists and Police.
Anatomical Pathology Technologist
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible team member, who can be sensitive to family's needs, to join the Mortuary team at QEQM Hospital in Margate. This is a full-time, substantive role as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT, Band 5). Flexibility to support across site working is a necessity. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to carry out routine and specialised mortuary techniques to a high level of competence.
Cellular pathology and mortuary services are based at William Harvey Hospital (WHH), Ashford, with cellular pathology (histology and cytology) exclusively centralised to WHH. Full mortuary facilities are also available at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) in Margate, with additional body storage at Kent and Canterbury Hospital (K&CH).
Cellular pathology is known for its strong team spirit and open friendly culture. There is great emphasis on cross communication between the technical and diagnostic teams. The team incorporates 84 staff, including mortuary technicians. The diversity of staff within the discipline contributes to delivery of a high quality of service, with the aim of putting the patient first.
The cellular pathology service is UKAS accredited to ISO15189 standards and the mortuary service appropriately HTA accredited.
We would consider a Trainee for this role. Trainee APT pay starts at 70 per cent of the pay band maximum (pro rata where applicable), moving to bottom of Band 5 once qualified.
Deputy Mortuary Manager
Fulham, London
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen at Fulham Public Mortuary for a skilled and experienced Deputy Mortuary Manager. Fulham mortuary serves the London Boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow. It receives and cares for an average of 1,000 deceased patients per year. Each year, the mortuary team carry out an average of 700-800 post-mortem examinations, on behalf of the West London Coroner. The mortuary conducts a full range of invasive post-mortems including forensic and high-risk and it is also a Designated Disaster Mortuary with extensive facilities and storage. The mortuary was recently inspected by the HTA and was given a good assessment with minimal recommendations.
Employed by Hammersmith & Fulham Council, you will benefit from; competitive salary with paid overtime, on-call and stand by, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, 23 days paid holiday per annum and attractive sickness, health and wellbeing support.
Only applicants who are fully qualified as Anatomical Pathology Technologists will be considered. You must hold the original certificate or diploma or new level 3 or level 4 diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology. In addition, you should have a minimum 2 years working as Senior APT or Deputy Manager.
Deputy Mortuary Manager
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician to join the mortuary team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as the Deputy Mortuary Manager.
The post has been established to support the Mortuary Service Manager & work within the team of APT's & MEO's in the organisation of a safe, secure, effective & comprehensive mortuary, post mortem & Medical Examiner's office/service for the needs of the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & the wider community.
Applicants should hold the RSPH/RIPHH, Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or Level 3 & level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology) & ideally have 5 years post Diploma/Level 4 mortuary experience, they should be registered with the Academy for Healthcare Sciences &/or possess Science Council Registration; they should be a member of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology. They will be required to have a good understanding of medical terminology so they can work with the MEO's to provide an all-encompassing service for the bereaved.
The successful candidate will be expected to show a high degree of professionalism, have a compassionate, empathetic and mature attitude and be vigilant of the strict confidentiality policy required for the post; they will be required to participate in an on-call rota for out of hours APT duties.
Anatomical Pathology Technologist
Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire County Council are currently seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join the Gloucestershire Coroner’s Service Mortuary Team as an Anatomical Pathology Technician. You will be helping to deliver a key frontline service on behalf of the Senior Coroner for Gloucestershire. You will report daily to the Lead APT or one of her delegated Team and work under their direct supervision.
About You
As the successful candidate you will be an effective people person who is empathic and supportive. You will have a positive outlook as well as high levels of personal resilience coupled with emotional intelligence to deal with the service challenges. You can expect to be working with a wide variety of people and organisations. A qualification in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology) is essential. We welcome applications from candidates holding either Certificate/Diploma qualifications or current Level 3 or Level 4 Diplomas.