Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist
Band 5
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has risen to join our close, friendly, and supportive team at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust (HHFT) as a Senior Anatomical Pathology Technologist. This role will primarily be based at the Winchester site, however travel may be required to the Basingstoke site, assisting the service as required.
Winchester mortuary cares for approximately 1200 deceased patients annually, with around 620 post-mortem examinations performed on behalf of HM Coroner and Hampshire police services (Forensic). Basingstoke mortuary cares for approximately 1500 deceased patients annually, with around 750 post-mortem examinations.
HHFT also supports a 24/7 on call service to HM Coroner and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust, which is currently 1 in 3, of which the successful applicant will be required to participate in, following sufficient training and must have a full UK driving license with access to their own vehicle. Travel time of 1 hour (paid) is given for call outs.
This post is a permanent position at 37.5 hours per week + on call duties.
This advert is aimed at employing a Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist, however, individuals that are already in training and near completion of their Diploma level 3 will also be considered for the right candidate.
Please ensure you read the job description and person specification before applying for this position.
Main duties of the job
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Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- level 3 diploma in anatomical pathology technology
Desirable criteria
- Old style certificate and Diploma in anatomical pathology technology
Experience
Essential criteria
- Years experience as a senior APT
Desirable criteria
- years of experience near qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of core mortuary duties and legal regulator
Desirable criteria
- Additional experience and training i.e. bereavement training, leadership training
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sebastian Clark-Valmont
- Job title
- Mortuary Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01962 825417
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