Anatomical Pathology Technician: Sponsorship Available

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Job Summary

Expected Shortlisting Date

14/03/2025

Planned Interview Date

21/03/2025

Applications are invited from candidates who hold the RSPH Certificate and Diploma/Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology for a full-time permanent post in the Mortuaries.

Applications may be considered from candidates with relevant mortuary experience who are willing to complete the necessary qualifications. These candidates would be employed under annex 21 until completion of their qualification.

The post is suitable for someone who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and a good team worker. This is a challenging and varied role in a busy and sometimes distressing environment. The post holder will be required to demonstrate high levels of sensitivity and confidentiality, good verbal and written communication skills, a high degree of organisation and time management, and the ability to work closely with the Mortuary team on a daily basis for the benefit of the community we serve. You must be able to work flexibly and be able to adapt to the changing demands within the team.

The position will include rotation, working between the LGI & SJUH mortuaries.

The department operates an out of hours On-call rota for evenings, Bank holidays and weekends, participation in the rota will be required.

The department is well equipped, fully computerised and HTA accredited.

Expected Interview date – Friday 21st March

Main duties of the job

As an Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT) you will be a member of a team of APTs working in the mortuary. You will be required to perform the day-to-day tasks of the mortuary including routine and infectious cases advanced post-mortem procedures. You will also be required to work alone and independently, for example when working on-call or when performing highly specialized tasks. You will be a competent member of the department having the specialist knowledge and skills necessary to perform a wide range of specialist techniques that contribute towards the provision of the mortuary service to the Trust and to HM Coroner.

You will assist in the implementation of policies and procedures including standard operating procedures SOPs:

relevant to the mortuary service which operates on two sites

relevant to service changes which impact externally i.e. portering services and funeral directors

You will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to complex and sometimes emotive situations eg assessing infection risk. You will be required to communicate information to colleagues, clinicians, undertakers, HM Coroner, and HM Coroners Officers. You will demonstrate empathetic skills when communicating with bereaved relatives.

Subject to consultation you may be required to undertake additional tasks in support of the general management of the department.

Person Specification

Other Criteria

Essential

  • Dexterity and Good hand / eye coordination
  • Physically able to move around and between sites
  • Physically able to assist in movement of moderate to heavy loads
  • Basic computer skills

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills, good communicator
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Dexterity – Good hand / eye coordination

Experience

Essential

  • Wide experience within the discipline (mortuaries)

Qualifications

Essential

  • RSPH Certificate & Diploma or Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

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: 17 March 2025

To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.