Anatomical Pathology Technician - Mortuary

Job overview

We are recruiting for an Anatomical Pathology Technician who share/s our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

As we promote exceptional patient care to our deceased and their families, we are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Anatomical Pathology Technician to join our Mortuary Team based at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage.

You will be working alongside the Bereavement Team to ensure the service meets HTA Codes of Practice, provides a service which observes patient dignity and supports other stakeholders to carry out their roles and responsibilities.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

For a temporary fixed term contract for 3 months, with a view to extend.

Main duties of the job

Liaise with service users, medical staff, senior management, technical staff and other departments/services within ENHT (including ward staff, hospital administration staff, porters, clinical coordinators, chaplaincy) on a regular basis on matters relating to the routine operation of the mortuary.

Prepare deceased for post mortem and assist pathologists using specialised skills during the examination as directed, and ensure deceased are reconstructed to a high standard using appropriate suturing/alternative techniques following post mortem.

Preserve, store and arrange transport for specimens required for histological, toxicology and biological examination

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.