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- Prif leoliad
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- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (on call pattern)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 374-KN230
- Cyflogwr
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Eastbourne District General Hospital
- Tref
- Eastbourne
- Cyflog
- £55,690 - £62,682 per annum, pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 30/08/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Head Anatomical Pathology Technician (APT) /Mortuary Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8a
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are seeking a highly experienced and compassionate Head Anatomical Pathology technician/Mortuary manager to lead our mortuary services with professionalism, dignity, and clinical excellence at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of mortuary operations, ensuring the highest standards of care for the deceased and their families, and maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
You will need to have significant experience in a senior mortuary role, with proven leadership skills. Your knowledge of mortuary legislation, health and safety, and infection control will need to be exceptional and in depth. Communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach and ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations with discretion is essential. You will lead by example and be a role model for the people you lead.
In return you will be welcomed and supported by a dedicated and friendly Pathology management team. You will be working in a recently updated facility and with a team that is growing. We will provide you with access to ongoing professional development and training
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For in detail information please refer to the job description and person specification, or contact us for further information.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- RSPH Certificate and Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
- Registration with the Academy of Healthcare Scientists
- Educated to Master’s Degree level or equivalent experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Counselling experience
- Formal qualification in mentorship
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of mortuary management (at least three years as a Deputy Mortuary Manager) including the recruitment and selection process, managing absence, performance and the appraisal process, and handling difficult issues and resolution management
- Rota management
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of practical training for Trainee Pathologists
- Experience of working with Forensic teams in the Post Mortem room
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Shinal Amin
- Teitl y swydd
- Principal Biomedical Scientist Pathology
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 03001314500
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