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Job summary

Main area
Bank
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Bank: 3 months (Flexible hours available, long, short lines of work.)
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
0 hours per week (Bank - Numerous Hours Available)
Job ref
264-Mortuary-Bank
Employer
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Northampton General Hospital
Town
Northampton
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum, bank weekly pay
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Band 5

Job overview

Looking for some extra income? Can you bank any flexible shifts with your local hospital? If yes, we would love to hear from you! We have a variety of shifts on offer, longer or shorter lines of work which can be flexible to fit in around you. 

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our Mortuary and Bereavement team at Northampton General Hospital as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT). Ideally, the successful candidate will hold the Level 4 RSPH qualification and be capable of working at a senior APT level. However, we also welcome applications from candidates with a Level 3 RSPH qualification, as well as those interested in trainee APT positions.

 

Main duties of the job

The role requires proficiency in the use of mortuary and post-mortem equipment, strong dissection skills, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. You will be responsible for carrying out Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities, performing routine mortuary and post-mortem tasks, and utilizing the department’s computer systems.

This is a key role contributing to the delivery of a high-quality Mortuary and Post Mortem Service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Admission and release of deceased patients
  • Safeguarding property and valuables
  • Preparing and conducting viewings
  • Performing post mortem evisceration and reconstruction of varying complexities
  • Supporting daily departmental operations
  • Training staff and supporting hospital teams and the HM Coroner
  • Ensuring compliance with HTA (Human Tissue Authority) regulations
  • Participate in the on call rota

Working for our organisation

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential. 

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups.  We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. 

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed information about the advertised role, including key duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under the "Supporting Documents" section.  We also recommend visiting our UHN websites to learn more about our services, values and the teams. 

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 Diploma or ‘Original Certificate and Diploma’ in Anatomical Pathology Technology
  • Five GCSE’s A-C

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of post mortem examinations of varying complexities and specialist techniques including reconstruction, infection control and tissue preservation
  • Demonstrates competence for lone working as part of an on call rota
  • In depth understanding of the Human Tissue Authority’s regulations

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Training ability, problem solving and skilled at multitasking
  • In depth understanding of the Human Tissue Authority’s regulations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Isabelle Brooker
Job title
Deputy Head of Pathology Mortuary DI
Email address
[email protected]
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