Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist

6 months ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The post holder, under supervision, will be expected to carry out the following duties according to the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures and ensuring Health and Safety guidance is followed. Clinical Practice Receive and record the receipt of cadavers from wards and other sources. Undress cadavers as required and place in refrigerator, using mechanical hoist when possible. Safeguard any property and valuables accompanying the cadaver in line with Trust and Coroners procedures.

Assist in the preparation of cadavers for post-mortem examination, assisting the pathologist as required during the examination, always having due regard for the dignity of the deceased and any constraints imposed by the relatives consent to post-mortem. Assist in the removal of tissues or organs for use in diagnosis, medical education, or research, or for medico-legal investigations, preserving samples in formaldehyde if required. Replace organs and restore the external structure of the cadaver by suturing. Liaise with undertakers and record the release and removal of cadavers (and property) from hospital premises, ensuring compliance with all necessary paperwork (local release consent forms; Coroners Burial Certificate, Certificate E, Interim Death Certificate, or Out of England Certificate; Registrars Form 9; Cremation Certificates B and C; Free from Infection Certificate) Participate in the preparation of disinfectants in accordance and perform routine decontamination and cleaning of the post-mortem rooms, refrigerators, and their environs.

Help to monitor the adequacy of resources and equipment, reporting any deficiencies to the designated Senior Mortuary Technician. Despatch biological samples to testing laboratories ensuring that sample packaging is compliant with specimen transport guidelines. Management and organisational role Communicate with other members of the team, demonstrating good work relations with all members of staff to promote effective team working. Liaise with hospital officers and porter staff to facilitate viewing of cadavers by relatives and others.

Liaise with designated officers of HM Coroner and visiting police personnel. Be aware of Clinical Governance, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and local Health and Safety polices, reporting problems, errors, or breaches to the senior staff. Assist with work required to maintain UKAS accreditation. Attend departmental and Trust-wide staff meetings as appropriate.

Demonstrate an awareness of, and compliance with, health and safety regulations, the Data Protection Act and Standard Operating Procedures. Treats everyone associated with the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with courtesy and respect. Information Technology Role Display and maintain an appropriate level of IT skills, in order to input patient and post-mortem data, maintain and amend patient records and interrogate the post-mortem databases. Perform a range of administrative tasks in the mortuary as required.

This includes retrieval and disposal of specimens and data, maintenance of associated records and the collection of data for audits. Professional development and Education Undertake suitable study to gain the Level 3 Diploma of Anatomical Pathology Technology Attend mandatory training sessions required by the Trust. Attend any areas of further development as suggested in their Personal Development Plan (PDP) Attend regular appraisal, maintain competence levels within the Department and assists in own personal and professional development.



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