Specialist Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced anatomical pathology technologist to work as a specialist and team lead to assist with the provision of an efficient and smooth-running mortuary service. The John Radcliffe mortuary provides a post mortem service to the Trust and HM coroner for both adult and paediatric post mortems. As a specialist paediatric centre the mortuary is a specialist referral centre for other hospitals.

The successful candidate should have demonstrable post-mortem experience, hold a BSc a in biological or forensic science subject and teh RSPH level 3 and 4 diplomas in anatomical pathology.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to

• Assist in the efficient organisation of the mortuary and post-mortem service.
• Perform both adult and paediatric post-mortem procedures of varying complexity, some of which require a high degree of skill and experience.
• Exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries.
• Deputise for the Mortuary manager in their absence.
• Act as team lead - supervising and training junior staff.
• Work at any of the mortuary sites within the Trust as and when required (3 sites, two within Oxford and 1 in Banbury)
• Take part on the on call rota covering weekend, bank holiday and evening or night duties, which requires a flexible approach to hours of employment.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

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Job responsibilities

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification - Band 6 APT job description and Band 6 APT person specification.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in a biological / forensic Science
• RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Desirable

• Previous team management
• Demonstrated competence for lone working as taking part in an on call service

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and demonstrable experience of techniques within adult post mortems
• Specialist knowledge and demonstrable experience of techniques within paediatric post mortems

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of IT architecture in running of complex analytical equipment and mortuary information systems
• Practical skills associated with autopsy work