Cadaver Theatre Technician: Sponsorship Available

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

The NSTC is a state of the art training facility specialising in human tissue and anatomical examination. It is expected that the incumbent will be capable of speaking to Senior Clinician and Ancillary Staff alike. The Cadaver Theatre Technician works within a small technical team of 4 staff that work together to plan and prepare for Surgical educational events. This role would suit someone from an Operating Theatre background or someone who is interested in honing skills in anatomical preparation, theatre set-up and procedures. You will have a sense of humour and the ability to think on your feet to problem solve. Full training will be provided. Once established in position the post holder will be required to complete the RSPH Level 2 certificate, Certificate in Mortuary Support .

Main duties of the job

To assist the Business Manager and Cadaveric Lab Manager in the day-to-day activities of the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre

To provide a liaison between internal and external departments and Industry

To provide support for educational events

To provide administration and support for acceptance of cadavers used in anatomical teaching in accordance with statutory government legislation

Uphold the dignity and respect of Human Tissue utilised within the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre (NSTC)

To provide technical support in a theatre environment

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To assist the Business Manager and Cadaveric Lab Practitioner in the day-to-day activities of the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
  • To provide a liaison between internal and external departments and Industry
  • To provide support for educational events
  • To provide administration and support for acceptance of cadavers used in anatomical teaching in accordance with statutory government legislation
  • Uphold the dignity and respect of Human Tissue utilised within the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre (NSTC)
  • To provide technical support in a theatre environment

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • English Language GCSE C or above plus knowledge and relevant technical operating theatre expertise
  • RSPH Level 2 certificate, Certificate in Mortuary Support or equivalent level experience and a willingness to work toward qualification within a set period

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Extensive IT experience including familiarity with spreadsheets, and databases

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS
  • Medical Terminology
  • Experience of planning and organisation

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to work without direct supervision

Desirable

  • Ability to interpret and present 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 website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 23 February 2025

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