Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Job overview

Looking for some extra income? Can you bank any flexible shifts with your local hospital? If yes, we would love to hear from you! We have a variety of shifts on offer, longer or shorter lines of work which can be flexible to fit in around you.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our Mortuary and Bereavement team at Northampton General Hospital as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT). Ideally, the successful candidate will hold the Level 4 RSPH qualification and be capable of working at a senior APT level. However, we also welcome applications from candidates with a Level 3 RSPH qualification, as well as those interested in trainee APT positions.

Main duties of the job

The role requires proficiency in the use of mortuary and post-mortem equipment, strong dissection skills, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. You will be responsible for carrying out Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities, performing routine mortuary and post-mortem tasks, and utilizing the department’s computer systems.

This is a key role contributing to the delivery of a high-quality Mortuary and Post Mortem Service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Admission and release of deceased patients
• Safeguarding property and valuables
• Preparing and conducting viewings
• Performing post mortem evisceration and reconstruction of varying complexities
• Supporting daily departmental operations
• Training staff and supporting hospital teams and the HM Coroner
• Ensuring compliance with HTA (Human Tissue Authority) regulations
• Participate in the on call rota

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed information about the advertised role, including key duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under the "Supporting Documents" section.  We also recommend visiting our UHN websites to learn more about our services, values and the teams.