Senior Anatomical Pathology Technician

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

Here is an opportunity for you to join our pathology team as a Senior Anatomical Pathology Technician.

You will undertake daily administration tasks and organisation of the work, including all aspects of body handling, receipt and release, post mortem examinations, and viewings. You will participate in the development, review and completion of audits, risk assessments and competencies. Particular attention must be paid to mortuary hygiene, and health and safety responsibilities. To supervise mortuary staff, porters and other staff entering the mortuary to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.

You will be expected to participate in the on call rota, and will be expected to work across sites when capacity and demand requires

Main duties of the job

Body handling; receipt and release; post mortem examinations; viewings; audits, risk assessments; supervision of junior staff; porters training; facilitating educational visits from police, ambulance and nursing staff; ensuring compliance with regulatory standards; liaising with bereavement and medical examiner staff.

This is not an exhaustive list.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is no one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward for your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RSPH Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or Level 3 / Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology

Desirable criteria

• Two or more years experience post Level 4 qualification
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• A comprehensive knowledge of the HTA and regulatory standards
• A comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• A broad knowledge of Health & Safety issues and relative legislation

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of advanced evisceration techniques
• Evidence of participation in Forensic post mortems

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

• Computer literate with accuracy in data input and use of NHS ssytems
• Evidence of interpersonal skills when dealing with bereaved relatives and discussing sensitive matters with compassion.
• Able to communicate effectively and organise own workload

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of Advanced Communication Skills training

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Senior Anatomical Pathology Technician (PDF, 656.5KB)
• Privacy Policy (PDF, 441.0KB)
• AFC Pay Poster 23/24 (PDF, 40.2KB)
• Behaviours Framework (JPG, 298.0KB)