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https://www.esht.nhs.uk/working-for-us/Recruitment
Eastbourne DGH
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
0300 13 14 500
Anatomical Pathology Technologist
Accepting applications until: 27-May-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 27-May-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Conquest Mortuary (rotate Eastbourne)
- Address
- Conquest Hospital, The Ridge
- Town
- St Leonards-on-sea
- Postcode
- TN37 7RD
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On call rota)
Salary
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Anatomical Pathology Technologist
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the mortuary team at Conquest Hospital. The successful candidate will have relevant mortuary experience and be qualified to RSPH Level 4 diploma or old style equivalent with current professional registration as an APT with current post mortem skills.
The post holder will be part of the mortuary team providing an efficient and effective mortuary service to the Trust and Coroners unit, this includes admission, release, post mortem and caring of patients with dignity and respect whilst in ESHT care. The post holder will be expected to work cross site regularly and out of hours as required and be able to work with emotionally distressing situations in a professional manner, committed, enthusiastic and an eye for detail. The post holder will be working to and maintaining HTA License & ISO 15189 regulation.
There will be a second practical interview for suitable candidates, date to be confirmed.
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The main duties of the role will be to provide a full mortuary service for the Trust. Perform post mortems, tissue traceability, liaise with the coroner office, bereavement and Medical Examiners office. Ensure stock levels are maintained, conduct regular audits and participate in the reviewing and writing of Standard Operating Procedures as necessary. To participate in the on call rota, currently 1: 4. Have a working knowledge of the Human Tissue Authority and participate in cross site cover (Eastbourne) as required.
There is a requirement to participate in regular continued personal development, sharing good practice within the team.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Our vision is to be:
- The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
- Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
- Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
- Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
- Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive and
- Well led
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to postgraduate diploma level or proven equivalent experience
- RSPH Certificate and Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (RSPH) or Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (RSPH) with substantial post qualification APT experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Registration with AHCS and/or SC
Desirable criteria
- HTA Consent training
- AAPT member
- Leadership Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in an HTA licensed mortuary (NHS or Council)
- Experience of participating in post mortem examinations including traumatic injuries and those in various states of deterioration
- Experience of mentoring staff
- Previous experience of completing audits and reviewing SOPs
- Liaising with the bereaved
- Experience of training other professionals
- Representing the mortuary at meetings
Desirable criteria
- Exposure to babies, children, young people
- Mentoring trainee APTs
- Ordering supplies, stock management
- Emergency response involvement
Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current APT standards of post mortem examination practice
- Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge of the HTA codes and standards
- Flexible to changing demands and able to identify and adjust priorities
- Will assist other team member’s, pathologists and other service users on a daily basis.
Desirable criteria
- QPulse
- Evotix
- Datix
- EDEN
- INTEGRA
- NHS Supply chain
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Deborah James
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Mortuary & APT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03001314707
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