Anatomic Pathology Technician - NHS Professionals : Job Details

Job Title: Anatomical Pathology Technician

Grade: Band 5

Trust:East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Location: Lister Hospital

Ward:?Mortuary

Pay Rates: £12.86 per hour

Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Why might this job interest you?

Do you have the precision of a surgeon and thecuriosity of a scientist? Become an essential part of our team as an AnatomicalPathology Technician at East& North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.

What you can add:

·Prepare deceased for post-mortem and assistpathologists using specialised skills during the examination as directed, anduse appropriate suturing and alternative techniques following post mortem

· Provide autopsy and specialist neuropathology autopsy services.

· Provide a caring and empathetic environment for bereaved relatives, to provide bereavement support to families of the deceased, with collaboration from trust bereavement team

· Ensure correct, safe use of all departmental equipment and instruments, including maintenance, fault finding and rectification

What you’ll need:

·RSPH Level 3Diploma in Healthcare Science (APT)

·Post-Mortem/Hospitalexperience or equivalent

·Previous experience of working with the bereaved

·Attaining a traineeAPT post in an NHS or Public Mortuary

·Must be a qualified APT

The benefits we can offer you in return:?

·PuttingPeople in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joiningthe bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

·Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

·Blue Light Card - NHSDiscount Provider

·Firstchoice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

·Our team is alwayshappy to help - access our support line any time.

·Working options to suityour lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibilityto work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

·Training anddevelopment opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.

·Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gainingvital experience.

·Being part of the NHSPCommunity means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of themonth, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexiblestaff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supportingyour lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering youflexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forwardto a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed termplacements across any of our client Trusts in England.