Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist: Sponsorship Available

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

We are looking for a forward thinking, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our HTA and ISO credited team.

You will have a significant interest in science and have a willingness to learn and progress in a new and rewarding career. This post will enable you to enhance in specialist areas (paediatric / perinatal environment).

You must be able to communicate well with people and be willing to participate in all activities related to the Mortuary. You will work as part of a team, with other professionals and provide an exceptional service. The duties are physical and practical and include document control (electronic and written), preparing patients for family visits, transporting patients, assisting at post mortem examinations and ensuring health and safety regulations are met. Meticulous attention to detail, recall of information and ability to work with others, especially the bereaved, is vital.

Those applying will be enthusiastic, have an eye for detail, and be prepared to work in a challenging, and sometimes upsetting environment, including hands on working with deceased patients. You will have a keen interest in specialising in perinatal and paediatric post mortem examinations and pathology.

The Mortuary serves the local community and works on behalf of HM Coroner, with close contacts with Funeral Directors, Police, Consultant Pathologists’ and Laboratory staff.

Main duties of the job

  • To follow all Mortuary Standard Operating Procedures (OPS) in order to preform daily duties
  • To ensure the day to day running of the Mortuary is carried out effectively and efficiently
  • To participate in all mortuary procedures including administration, cleaning, and assistance at post mortem and research
  • To ensure all documentation and electronic records are accurate and completed daily.
  • Participates in the routine and specialist work of the Department
  • Admission and release of patients ensuring they are identified and cared for in a suitable manner with appropriate moving and handling.
  • Receiving referrals from internal and external service users and providing accurate information
  • Preparing the post mortem room and adjacent facilities prior to any examination taking place
  • Recording relevant data such as organ weights and measurements as required.
  • To complete all mandatory training as required by the Trust.
  • To be responsible for identifying and addressing your own continuing professional development and maintaining a personal CPD folder.
  • Maintain expertise and awareness of developments that affect the service provided and identify changes that might be necessary to ensure the service provided is relevant and current

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

  • Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

  • GCSE or higher qualification in English, Maths and Science (or equivalent)
  • Commitment to professional development through examination and courses

Desirable

  • Member of the AAPT

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic anatomy/medical terminology
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and practices
  • Research and understanding about the role of an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT)

Desirable

  • Previous mortuary experience
  • Recognisable and appropriate experience of working with the deceased or bereaved
  • Scientific knowledge of basic mortuary procedures

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Able to follow and take instructions
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work. Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Competent computer skills, use of Microsoft Office Software
  • Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive information
  • Ability to work in a stressful environment with an unpredictable workload and deal with traumatic situations when they arise

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Meticulous, enthusiastic and self-motivated
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to deal with emotionally distressing situations in a professional and sympathetic manner
  • To cope will with responsibilities
  • Willingness to continue personal and professional development
  • A strong sense of personal and team responsibility

Desirable

  • A desire to help and improve the mortuary service

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: 05 March 2025

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