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- Mortuary
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- NHS AfC: Band 6
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- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
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- 432-HR161-25
- Cyflogwr
- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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- NHS
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- Ipswich Hospital
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- Ipswich
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- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
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- 21/05/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits
Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Are you looking for your next step in your career as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist? Are you looking to develop your leadership skills in a supportive environment? If so we have the role for you.
You must hold a certificate and diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology along with extensive post qualification experience working within a mortuary environment. It is essential that you are competent to deal with all types of Post Mortem examinations including high-risk cases.
Experience of supervising staff would be a distinct advantage. You will possess a positive and flexible attitude and ensure you uphold the Trust’s core values at all times.
You will be based at Ipswich Hospital, however you may be required on occasion to cover Colchester Hospital. You will lead a small team of technical staff providing post mortem services to HM Coroner on behalf of ESNEFT.
Reporting to the Mortuary and Bereavement Services Lead the post holder shall ensure day to day services are delivered to the highest standards. You shall participate in provision of the out of hour’s service to the Trust and HM Coroner.
You will be supported in the role by the Deputy Lead for Mortuary and Bereavement Services to use your skills to support the current team to develop the service in line with Human Tissue Authority requirements. To help you develop your leadership skills, the trust have leadership programmes available including other bite size training courses.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Accountable to the ESNEFT Designated Individual for Human Tissue Authority. Responsible for day to day line management of the team at their designated site, personnel policies (including recruitment, appraisal, CPD, attendance and disciplinary), budget management and professional standards for Mortuary.
Whilst cross site cover is not anticipated to be a common requirement it is expected that where necessary this is accommodated.
Ensures quality standards, performance monitoring, provision of management and statistical data requirements are met whilst maintaining professional and efficient services at all times.
Named as a “Person Designate” under the Human Tissue Authority Licence for the department. Responsible for the sensitive handling and disposal of human tissue in line with Trust policy, national guidance and legislation.
To assist the Strategic Operational Lead in the formulation of business cases and service development.
To provide training and advice to Trust staff and others as required.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you
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Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Manyleb y person
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of managing or supervising staff
- Experience in developing and delivering presentations or training to other staff
- Managing challenging situations.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of participating in audits
- Budget management experience
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Membership of a Professional Body
- Degree in Anatomical Pathology Technology or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
- Proven post qualification experience of working in a Mortuary
Meini prawf dymunol
- Leadership or management experience
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent level of experience
- Professional Registration
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Relevant knowledge and understanding of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009
- Have a comprehensive and working knowledge of the Human Tissue Act 2004
- Knowledge of HTA and CQC inspections
- Ability to work to Human Tissue Authority codes of practice and have a good working knowledge of Authority Standards
- Knowledge of cultural/religious aspects of bereavement/death
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related
- Up to date knowledge of relevant technical and clinical procedures with regular study or CPD
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Meini prawf dymunol
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Darren Horner
- Teitl y swydd
- Deputy Lead for Mortuary & Bereavement Services
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01206 742302
Os ydych yn cael problemau'n gwneud cais, cysylltwch â
- Cyfeiriad
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Colchester General Hospital
- Rhif ffôn
- 07789651269
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