Job Summary
As part of the team the qualified post holder will have developed knowledge experience and competency in specialised anatomical pathology techniques. It is a primary role of the post to carry out both routine and advanced post mortem procedures including the preparation of the deceased for viewing, autopsy and police identification. The post holder will provide specialist advice to users of the service within and out with the Trust in a manner commensurate with the sensitive nature of the work. Any trainee will be trained to work towards the above job description.
Main duties of the job
As part of the team the qualified post holder will have developed knowledge experience and competency in specialised anatomical pathology techniques. It is a primary role of the post to carry out both routine and advanced post mortem procedures including the preparation of the deceased for viewing, autopsy and police identification. The post holder will provide specialist advice to users of the service within and out with the Trust in a manner commensurate with the sensitive nature of the work. Any trainee will be trained to work towards the above job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 GCSE’s or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a health care setting or funeral service
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills Good manual dexterity and co-ordination
- Ability to work under pressure for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to lift/move heavy loads and operate equipment
- Have good attention to detail
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: 30 April 2025
