Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist

You will be: Able to easily always adopt a methodical approach to work and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.Possess a high level of resilience, emotional stability and maturity.Able to deal with distressing situations in a professional, dignified and respectful manner.Adaptable to change and able to contribute to service improvements.Able to demonstrate the highest standards of personal conduct, honesty, integrity at all timesBe an effective team player.

To work between all mortuaries in the network as requested by senior staff.

Hours of work are Monday Friday 8:00am 4:00pm. During winter months December March the core hours are between 6:00am 6:00pm, which may include some Saturdays.

To carry out routine work in all sections of the Mortuary as required by the mortuary manager and the senior mortuary technologists'.

To assist the Consultant Pathologists in Post Mortem work including the preparation of the deceased, the examination of the deceased, the re-construction of the deceased and the disinfection of the post mortem room facilities.

To assist in the development of mortuary procedures and protocols relating to Post Mortems and the general operation of the mortuary service.

To provide data entry support in relation to the receipt and removal of the deceased. To carry out any other office related duties as requested by the manager.

The post holder will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within the mortuary, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including the Pathology Quality Policy to provide technical support the mortuary manager in order to ensure a high quality service.

To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality. Assists with the monitoring of quality standards within the department.

To be an efficient and flexible member of the mortuary team assisting in the delivery of the service.

To assist the mortuary manager in providing a professional and dignified mortuary service for the trust.

To take part in both routine and specialised post mortem services on behalf of the coroner.

To take part in the mortuary out of hours service once trained.

To adhere to all mortuary standard operational procedures.

Maintains clinical records in relation to work carried out.

Complete the level 3 diploma qualification in Anatomical Pathology Technology in a reasonable timeframe set out by the manager.

You will hold a full driving licence with access to a private motor vehicle to travel between sites, and to take part in the on call service once trained.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

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