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Trainee APT
School Medicine, University of Dundee
Full-time, permanent position
Grade 3 - £22,620
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 08/10/2024
The Centre for Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, University of Dundee are recruiting for an Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT) Trainee.
About the department
The successful candidate will work for the department of the Centre for Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, within a Police Mortuary in Dundee alongside two experienced APT staff, a team of two Forensic Pathologist Consultants, administrative and laboratory staff and ad hoc attendance of medical students and Forensic Pathology trainees. Staff are employed by the University of Dundee and as such, involvement with training and teaching of students will be expected as we integrate with other disciplines to include forensic odontology, anthropology and medicine. This mortuary covers the Tayside region undertaking on average 550-600 cases per annum on behalf of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service when dealing with the investigation into sudden and unexpected deaths in this region.
Roles and responsibilities
In this role initially, the successful candidate will enter a traineeship and gain experience on the job to allow them to undertake the RSPH Level 3 and 4 Diploma qualification in healthcare sciences APT (distance learning) which is a requirement of this position.
Day to day activities involve preparation of the deceased for post mortem examination and body reconstruction, moving and handling of deceased persons, assisting in the examinations and in the preparation of body tissues and fluids for histological, toxicological, genetic and microbiological analysis and general mortuary duties (cleaning and stock take of clinical areas).
This is a physically demanding job as it requires the moving and handling of deceased persons and equipment.
APT staff are required to attend for out of hours cases on an ad hoc basis for specific time sensitive cases.
A successful candidate must be able to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team and engage with teaching and training of students.
Summary of Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Approved English language qualification (GCSE/ standard grade, NVQ) or successful English language test with recognised providers:
• Pearson
• Trinity College London
• IELTS SELT Consortium
• LanguageCert
An appointment is only possible on the basis that the successful candidate is subject to a PVG background clearance.
Desirable
Mortuary experience, anatomy and/or relevant laboratory experience in biomedical sciences.
Experience in the healthcare or undertaker services.
Teaching, education or research experience.
Interest in this position to include a curriculum vitae is to be submitted for all applications, along with any supporting evidence of qualifications/skills to Mrs Alison Beaton.
For Informal Enquires and additional information contact:
Mrs Alison Beaton
Centre for Forensic and Legal Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Tel: 01382 59647 or at a.beaton@dundee.ac.uk
Trainee APT
Fulham Public Mortuary
Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist, based in a high-profile and vibrant West London Public Mortuary serving six London boroughs. Supporting pathologists with both routine and forensic post mortems for Coronial referrals, dealing with the admission, release and movement of bodies.
Providing administrative support to the mortuary team to ensure that all information relating to the storage and post mortem process is completed accurately and in a timely manner. This role also requires the applicant to assist with body condition checks, handling biological samples, cleaning of the mortuary facility, laundry, monitoring supplies and assisting with maintenance checks.
Training and development will be fully supported, and this will include registration onto the RSPH Level 3 APT Diploma in HCS (APT). Apply today
Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist
Royal Borough of Greenwich, London
As Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist you will assist with leading and delivering a sensitive and caring service for bereaved people, partners, visitors and stakeholders on behalf of Royal Borough of Greenwich and neighbouring authorities. You will support the Mortuary Manager and be the “Person Designated” in accordance with HTA requirement whilst assisting with the management and service delivery provision in accordance with relevant legislation, guiding principles and codes of practice.
You’ll also deputise for the Mortuary Manager in the absence and undertake the management of all aspects of Greenwich Public Mortuary to support the Inner London South (ILS) Coroner Service, and the four Consortium boroughs. How to apply
Anatomical Pathology Technologist
Royal Borough of Greenwich, London
We’re looking for professional, experienced, suitably qualified, and compassionate individuals to join our highly skilled Public Mortuary Team within our Bereavement Services.
The Greenwich Public Mortuary (GPM) provides mortuary provision and supports the Inner London South Coroner’s Consortium consisting of Lewisham, Lambeth, RBG and Southwark Local Authorities.
At Greenwich Public Mortuary we operate to high standards, in accordance with the HTA requirements, codes of practice and departmental standards and protocols. We regularly prepare for our HTA inspections by maintaining high standards of quality by conducting audits, formulating risk assessments/ SOPs and investigating incidents.
If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality Mortuary services, have the essential knowledge and experience, and want to work in an innovative, supportive learning environment, we’d love to hear from you.