Anatomical Pathology Technologist (Mortuary)

Anatomical Pathology Technologist (Mortuary)

Location - Croydon

Rate of Pay - Up to £27.04 per hour

Temporary - Immediate Start - 6 Week Contract - 37.5 hours a week

We have a truly unique opportunity available to work as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist helping the Pathology department in a busy hospital environment.

This is currently a temporary 6-week contract with an immediate start.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To run a safe, secure, effective and comprehensive mortuary and post-mortem service.
• Ensure all deceased are treated with respect and dignity at all times.
• To engage in all aspects of the technical work of the autopsy room as requested by the pathologist on duty including post-mortem provisions, reconstructions, etc.
• To set up and operate a range of mortuary equipment.
• To participate in regular manual handling procedures.
• The transfer of the deceased across the hospital site.
• To input data into the Cerner computer system and mortuary database.
• Maintain consent forms and other documentation to a high standard.
• To help maintain accurate records.
• To prepare the deceased for formal identification and viewing by relatives.
• To dispose of clinical waste.
• To engage in general mortuary cleaning, maintaining scrupulous cleanliness, and good hygiene in the mortuary and refrigeration areas.
• To work as part of the team, which may include covering other members of the Mortuary Staff
• To participate in the on-call rota.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a Pathology setting a must
• Full driving licence with access to own transport and to drive mortuary transport vehicle
• Certificate/Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology or extensive experience carrying out the duties of an anatomical pathology technician is essential
• Knowledge of current Mortuary practice
• Must be able to work outside of normal working hours as required
• Computer literate
• Good verbal communication skills with the ability to be sensitive, tactful, and diplomatic
• Ability to liaise effectively with others (relatives of the deceased, the police, etc)
• Full driving licence with access to own transport and to drive mortuary transport vehicle

To find out more about the position, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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