Anatomical Pathology Technologist

You will hold the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or equivalent) plus proven post qualification experience working within a mortuary environment. You should be competent to deal with all types of Post Mortem examinations; including high-risk and forensic cases.

You should possess a positive and flexible approach. Whilst providing an efficient and high qualityservice to HM Coroner you will be expected to maintain compliance with the Human tissue Authority Standards and codes of Practice. You should also possess the ability to deliver a high professional service whilst dealing with situations that can sometimes be emotionally challenging.

Primarily based at Colchester Hospital Mortuary you may on occasions be required to work at our Ipswich Hospital Mortuary site.

Reporting to the Deputy Lead for Mortuary & Bereavement Services, you shall ensure day to day services are delivered to the highest standards.

You will also be expected to participate in provision of the out of hour’s service to the Trust and HM Coroner.
- The daily administration, cleaning, disinfection and care of the Mortuary Department and to ensure that it is hygienic, safe and efficient at all times.
- The daily cleaning, sterilising and maintenance of equipment and instruments required by Consultant

Histopathologists and Mortuary personnel and to report deficiencies to the Mortuary Manager.
- Arrange for relatives and police to identify the deceased and offer support to the bereaved.
- Ensure that only accepted religious rites are observed in the Mortuary as authorised.
- To take part in the out of hours on-call service to H.M. Coroner and the Trust.
- To offer advice and assistance to funeral directors on matters pertaining to mortuary issues as necessary.

One of the largest Trust’s in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients’ own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if 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. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.

To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.