Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist

• To participate in the provision of a reliable high quality service that meets nationally accepted standards (UKAS or HTA).
• To assist in the arrangement of autopsies through liaison with the Chief Anatomical Pathology Technician, Consultant Histopathologists, Medical Secretaries, Medical Staff, HM Coroner, Coroners Officer and Bereavement Services.
• To participate in the on-call rota providing an out of hours service (viewings including paediatric, Home Office post mortems , reception and release of bodies, formal identification of bodies, liaising with on site engineers in the event of equipment failure.
• To undertake specialist duties and supervise APTs in all duties associated with the preparation of the deceased prior to, during and subsequent to post mortem examinations.
• To participate in the viewing service (including foetuses, babies and children), involving interacting with the bereaved, giving professional advice following sudden death, etc.
• To assist with all tissue/organ retention issues for current autopsies.
• To monitor capacity across both sites and alert Mortuary Manager / Deputy Manager when trigger points are reached.
• To train internal staff using our facilities e.g. porters, security, nurse bleep holders/managers etc. Ensure compliance with departmental SOPs and HTA guidelines.
• To maintain a flexible approach in order to adjust to an extremely variable workload and work patterns. This can include travelling across county at short notice.

• To participate in the provision of a reliable high quality service that meets nationally accepted standards (UKAS or HTA).
• To assist in the arrangement of autopsies through liaison with the Chief Anatomical Pathology Technician, Consultant Histopathologists, Medical Secretaries, Medical Staff, HM Coroner, Coroners Officer and Bereavement Services.
• To participate in the on-call rota providing an out of hours service (viewings including paediatric, Home Office post mortems , reception and release of bodies, formal identification of bodies, liaising with on site engineers in the event of equipment failure.
• To undertake specialist duties and supervise APTs in all duties associated with the preparation of the deceased prior to, during and subsequent to post mortem examinations.
• To participate in the viewing service (including foetuses, babies and children), involving interacting with the bereaved, giving professional advice following sudden death, etc.
• To assist with all tissue/organ retention issues for current autopsies.
• To monitor capacity across both sites and alert Mortuary Manager / Deputy Manager when trigger points are reached.
• To train internal staff using our facilities e.g. porters, security, nurse bleep holders/managers etc. Ensure compliance with departmental SOPs and HTA guidelines.
• To maintain a flexible approach in order to adjust to an extremely variable workload and work patterns. This can include travelling across county at short notice.

Essential

• At least two years post qualification of working in a mortuary OR Annex 21 until experience criteria met.
• Previous experience in working with the general public on a one to one basis.
• Experience in working under pressure.
• Experience of working with the bereaved in sometimes emotive/distressing situations.
• Previous experience in a profession allied to medicine.
• Ability to adopt a professional approach with exposure to unavoidable unpleasant working conditions for prolonged periods

Desirable

• Desirable previous supervisory experience.
• Experience in mentoring trainee APTs.
• Experience in risk assessments and quality audits.
• Experience in reviewing SOPs and propose changes to mortuary service

Essential

• Education equivalent to 4 GCSEs including mathematics, English and a science subject at Grade 5 or above
• Level 3 Diploma in APT or equivalent or working towards
• Previous experience of working in a mortuary or funeral directors in whatever capacity