An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the mortuary team at Conquest Hospital. The successful candidate will have relevant mortuary experience and be qualified to RSPH Level 4 diploma or old style equivalent with current professional registration as an APT with current post mortem skills.
The post holder will be part of the mortuary team providing an efficient and effective mortuary service to the Trust and Coroners unit, this includes admission, release, post mortem and caring of patients with dignity and respect whilst in ESHT care. The post holder will be expected to work cross site regularly and out of hours as required and be able to work with emotionally distressing situations in a professional manner, committed, enthusiastic and an eye for detail. The post holder will be working to and maintaining HTA License & ISO 15189 regulation.
There will be a second practical interview for suitable candidates, date to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will be to provide a full mortuary service for the Trust. Perform post mortems, tissue traceability, liaise with the coroner office, bereavement and Medical Examiners office. Ensure stock levels are maintained, conduct regular audits and participate in the reviewing and writing of Standard Operating Procedures as necessary. To participate in the on call rota, currently 1: 4. Have a working knowledge of the Human Tissue Authority and participate in cross site cover (Eastbourne) as required.
There is a requirement to participate in regular continued personal development, sharing good practice within the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to postgraduate diploma level or proven equivalent experience
- RSPH Certificate and Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (RSPH) or Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (RSPH) with substantial post qualification APT experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Registration with AHCS and/or SC
Desirable
- HTA Consent training
- AAPT member
- Leadership Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an HTA licensed mortuary (NHS or Council)
- Experience of participating in post mortem examinations including traumatic injuries and those in various states of deterioration
- Experience of mentoring staff
- Previous experience of completing audits and reviewing SOPs
- Liaising with the bereaved
- Experience of training other professionals
- Representing the mortuary at meetings
Desirable
- Exposure to babies, children, young people
- Mentoring trainee APTs
- Ordering supplies, stock management
- Emergency response involvement
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current APT standards of post mortem examination practice
- Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge of the HTA codes and standards
- Flexible to changing demands and able to identify and adjust priorities
- Will assist other team member’s, pathologists and other service users on a daily basis.
Desirable
- QPulse
- Evotix
- Datix
- EDEN
- INTEGRA
- NHS Supply chain
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.
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: 27 May 2025
