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Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT)/Trainee APT

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
Dependant on qualifications and experience
Profession
Health science services
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
27 Jun 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
13 Jun 2025

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced and qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) to work within the Histopathology team at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital NHS Trust.

The post holder will act as an APT  in the mortuary and hold  RSPH Diploma in APT or equivalent, preferably with experience in paediatric post mortem techniques. Current working knowledge of Home Office & Coronial post mortem requirements and the Human Tissue Authority Standards is also required.

For the position of trainee APT the applicant should be educated to GCSE level in 5 subjects.

The role involves assisting with the day to day running of the mortuary and provision of a very high quality post mortem and mortuary service.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in an out of hours on call mortuary service and work flexibly alongside the Histopathology laboratory staff in performing basic laboratory duties.

The laboratory is fully accredited by UKAS to standard ISO 15189, licensed by the Human Tissue Authority and participates in external quality assurance schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a team dedicated to providing the highest quality paediatric care.

You should be highly motivated, a good communicator and enjoy working as part of a Pathology wide team.

Further information and informal enquiries to Pamela Ashton (Histopathology Laboratory Manager) on 0151 293 3615 or via email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

To carry out all work to specified standards and regulations set down by  professional bodies.

To work flexibly and participate in the routine work of the mortuary following SOP's and also undertaking duties in the laboratory on a rotational basis.  To assist with hospital, Coronial and Forensic post-mortems some of which may be out of hours.   To ensure the post mortem room is organised and well equipped.

Liaise with Coroner’s officers, Police, funeral directors & Bereavement Care Services.  Maintenance of hygiene and order in the mortuary.  To enter patient details and test procedures using the LIMS system.

To participate in maintaining a system for the safe and confidential storage and retrieval of proper records. To participate in the rota for departmental audits and inventory checks.  To communicate effectively with colleagues and service users.  To deal professionally with telephone enquiries using tact, diplomacy and  empathy whilst maintaining strict confidentiality.  To ensure proper and efficient use of equipment and consumables without wastage.  To handle hazardous chemicals and reagents appropriately, on a daily basis, according to COSHH regulations and Departmental/Trust Health & Safety policies.  To move and manipulate heavy objects using the correct equipment whilst following the appropriate manual handling guidelines.  Provide on-call cover for the laboratory in the event of failure of the -80  freezers and the need to transfer tissue samples.  Maintain tissue collections.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Anatomical Pathology Technologist or Trainee APT job descriptions and person specifications.