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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for a role as a Band 6 Senior Anatomical Pathology Technician.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic Specialist Anatomical Pathology Technician with fantastic communication skills and a proactive approach to join our team in Mortuary Services.
The successful candidate will need to have good mortuary experience and, after initial training, be able to take charge at one of the mortuary sites in the absence of the Mortuary Manager. The successful candidate will join the small but busy Mortuary Team.
The role is to provide a compassionate and customer-focused high-quality mortuary service in conformance with the relevant legislation, code of practice, and guidance to the Crown Office, local authorities, private organisations, and individuals, including bereaved relatives.
Main Duties of the Job
The post-holder is responsible for assisting in the provision of the Mortuary Service Trust-wide; there are three mortuaries within the Trust, Charing Cross, Hammersmith, and St Mary's.
- Work in this area requires frequent exposure to highly distressing and emotive situations and in addition to periods of intense physical activity with the need to maintain concentration for long periods.
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to organise and prioritise work is required.
- There is the need to lone work and to also work well within a small team, sometimes under challenging circumstances.
- To ensure that the deceased and their relatives are always treated with dignity and respect and perform a broad range of technical work activities ensuring provision of an efficient service that is in accordance with Trust, Coroner's, and Department of Health regulations and requirements.
About Us
At Imperial College Healthcare, you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
- Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational.
- You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
- Benefits include career development, flexible working, and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.
- Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan, or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
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We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time, or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental Sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable, and reduce our impact on the environment. www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Essential
Education/Qualifications
- Maths, English, and Science GCSE
- Computer Literacy and ability to use common software
Experience
- Proven experience of working in a small team or by yourself.
Other Requirements
- Good written communication skills
Desirable
Education/Qualifications
- Willing to enroll and complete the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
- A Level or Degree qualification
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
- Working knowledge of the Human Tissue Act
- Experience of working in a mortuary setting
- Experience of viewing or handling human tissues or bodies
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Trust Wide
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
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