Professional: Forensic response team

AAPT (UK) Forensic Response Team National Register

The AAPT would like all interested and suitably qualified technicians to volunteer to become part of the APT Forensic Response Team National Register.

The register would provide back-up staff to deploy in the event of a major incident that overwhelms local resources.

We are in the very early stages of setting up this team but we hope to be able to offer yearly training/refresher days to enable technicians an opportunity to familiarise themselves with setting up and maintaining a disaster mortuary.

If you are interested please complete the application form.

Forensic Response Team: membership criteria

Junior Team Member

• Evidence of membership of AAPTUK
• Declaration of a professional interest in forensic pathology
• Evidence of relevant experience in anatomical pathology technology

Senior Team Member

• Evidence of recognised qualification (RIPH Certificate / Diploma AAPT)
• Evidence of membership of AAPTUK
• Declaration of a professional interest in forensic pathology
• Evidence of relevant experience in anatomical pathology technology
• Evidence of experience in forensic situations AND
• Evidence of providing service in a temporary/disaster mortuary
• Sound knowledge of health and safety issues in the mortuary
• Evidence of good organisational skills
• Evidence of good communication skills
• Evidence in supporting managerial roles

Team Leader

• Evidence of recognised qualification (RIPH Certificate / Diploma AAPT)
• Evidence of membership of AAPTUK
• Declaration of a professional interest in forensic pathology
• Evidence of relevant experience in anatomical pathology technology
• Evidence of extensive experience in forensic situations AN
• Evidence of knowledge in setting up temporary/disaster mortuary
• Evidence of knowledge in local Major Incident Plan procedures
• Evidence of excellent organisational skills
• Evidence of excellent communication skills
• Evidence of good managerial skills
• Sound knowledge of Risk Assessment, Health and Safety, Manual handling policies etc.
• Evidence of good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Evidence of involvement in protocol/ local rule design and implementation