Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist
- Employer
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £44,806 to £53,134 Per annum inc
- Closing date
- 27 Nov 2024
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- Profession
- Other Health Profession
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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ESEL Pathology Partnership
Cellular Pathology/Mortuary Department
Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist (SAPT) Band 6
37.5 Hrs per Week
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Mortuary team. This post will be based at Whitechapel but on occasion the successful candidate may be required to visit any of the other sites. The post holder will be required to assist in all aspects of Mortuary Services including post mortem provision for adults, perinatal/paediatric cases and care of the deceased.You will be the dedicated training lead for the trainee APT's ensuring they reach the standard required to pass the level 3 diploma. Potential applicants should pay particular attention to the Job Description and Person Specification for this post to ensure meeting the respective criteria.
Main duties of the job
The mortuary services at ESEL comprise of one mortuary facility based at The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel , Barts Health have 4 other deceased holding units at St Bartholomew's, Newham, Whipps Cross and Mile End.
The Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics Division provides diagnostic and screening services for the whole of North East London. Our facilities are close to underground and DLR services. The Mortuary service performs approximately 200 post mortems Per annum and is regional referral centre for perinatal cases. The Mortuary is HTA accredited. Our commitment to supporting continuing professional development is evidenced by an excellent training record.
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For an informal discussion please contact Mrs Lynne Pulham 0203 2460190
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Other
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 2ES
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
259-6579380ESEL-C
Cellular Pathology/Mortuary Department
Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist (SAPT) Band 6
37.5 Hrs per Week
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Mortuary team. This post will be based at Whitechapel but on occasion the successful candidate may be required to visit any of the other sites. The post holder will be required to assist in all aspects of Mortuary Services including post mortem provision for adults, perinatal/paediatric cases and care of the deceased.You will be the dedicated training lead for the trainee APT's ensuring they reach the standard required to pass the level 3 diploma. Potential applicants should pay particular attention to the Job Description and Person Specification for this post to ensure meeting the respective criteria.
Main duties of the job
The mortuary services at ESEL comprise of one mortuary facility based at The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel , Barts Health have 4 other deceased holding units at St Bartholomew's, Newham, Whipps Cross and Mile End.
The Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics Division provides diagnostic and screening services for the whole of North East London. Our facilities are close to underground and DLR services. The Mortuary service performs approximately 200 post mortems Per annum and is regional referral centre for perinatal cases. The Mortuary is HTA accredited. Our commitment to supporting continuing professional development is evidenced by an excellent training record.
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For an informal discussion please contact Mrs Lynne Pulham 0203 2460190
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 Diploma or Equivalent in Anatomical Pathology Technology issued by RSPH
- Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of Mortuary processes
- Understands and applies principles of internal quality assurance and contro
- Knowledge and understanding of IT aspects of analytical equipment and Laboratory Information Systems
- Commitment to Continued Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience in an HTA accredited Mortuary
- Able to perform all relevant manual and automated tasks in the department
- Knowledge and understanding of local and national health and safety policies
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of local and national health and safety policies
Skills
Essential
- Competent in Mortuary and Post mortem techniques and troubleshooting
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present routine data/results/concepts
- Working knowledge of a word processing, spreadsheet packages and databases
- Computer literate with intermediate keyboard skills.
Other
Essential
- Reliable, responsible and organised.
- Able to work independently and work within a team of mixed skills and abilities
- Ability to work quickly, safely and under pressure
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
- Ability to plan and organise work effectively to achieve agreed objectives
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Respects confidentiality
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 2ES
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
259-6579380ESEL-C
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