Band 4 - Mortuary Apt Administrator And Tissue Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Waterford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust Full time

Job summary A unique opportunity has arisen for an APT Administrator and Tissue Coordinator to join the Mortuary team at West Herts NHS Teaching Trust.We welcome applications from Level 3 qualified APTs or individuals holding the previous-style APT qualification.In addition to performing daily Mortuary duties as an APT, you will be responsible for maintaining precise traceability records for all post-mortem retained tissue and whole organs, ensuring compliance with HTA regulations.Applicants with extensive experience as a Mortuary Assistant or in a similar support role are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday across both the Watford and Hemel sites, supporting the senior team in the daily management of the Mortuary and Post-Mortem workload.
Reporting to the senior site APT and the Mortuary Manager, the role will focus on ensuring compliance with regulations related to retained post-mortem tissue.Following competency assessment, the candidate will be expected to participate in a 1-in-6 on-call rota.You will have an excellent understanding of the HTA standards and relevant codes especially related to traceability, families wishes and consent for retention.
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.
They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.With a newly constructed body store Mortuary at the Watford site and a refurbished Mortuary and Post-Mortem suite set to open at the Hemel site in early 2025, this is a great opportunity to become part of the team.If you would like to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact the Mortuary team.
Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or old style RISPH qualifications.
AAPT Consent training.
GCSE grades C and above in English, Science and Maths.
Desirable Other higher education qualifications.
A-Levels or equivalent in related subjects Biology.
Knowledge: Essential Clear understanding of the HTA standards and requirements for retention/disposal of human tissue.
Knowledge of documents required after death.
Desirable Good understanding of medical terminology.
Experience: Essential Experience in the Mortuary and Postmortem room.
Experience with all types of Postmortem examination, including high risk.
Experience of release of deceased.
Experience with bereaved families.
Desirable Experience with customer facing rolls, involving good communication.
Hands on experience with forensic PM cases.



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