Quality and experienced and Anatomical Pathology Technician required to work in Grange University Hospital Mortuary to assist with upholding of professional standards of care of deceased patients and to assist with the running of His Majesty's Coroner Post Mortem Service. participation in on-call out of hours rota.
Main duties of the job- To assist in the undertaking of post-mortems within the mortuary, under the direction and guidance of the pathologist, facilitate viewings and identifications for families and the police and be responsible for the admission and release of the deceased.
- To participate in the pro-section and reconstruction of bodies at post mortem examination.
- Obtain samples for diagnosis as required.
- To accurately admit, monitor body condition of and release deceased patients.
- To plan and organise work priorities. Managing own workload to clearly defined policies and procedures.
To be responsible for ensuring that the performance for Post Mortem procedures meet the standards laid down in the quality management system.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job responsibilities- To assist in the undertaking of post-mortems within the mortuary, under the direction and guidance of the pathologist, facilitate viewings and identifications for families and the police and be responsible for the admission and release of the deceased.
- To participate in the pro-section and reconstruction of bodies at post mortem examination.
- Obtain samples for diagnosis as required.
- To accurately admit, monitor body condition of and release deceased patients.
- To plan and organise work priorities. Managing own workload to clearly defined policies and procedures.
To be responsible for ensuring that the performance for Post Mortem procedures meet the standards laid down in the quality management system.
To be responsible for the receipt of written authorisation from the Coroners Office to proceed to post mortem examination,following confirmation with the Consultant Pathologist, and to liaise with the Consultant Pathologist regarding the daily postmortem workload.
To liaise with clinical and ward staff when a hospital post mortem examination is requested.
To participate in new developments and the introduction of new methodology as required.
To participate in the day-to-day operation of the department and to be responsible for maintaining the rapid turnover of work.
To be responsible for the correct and accurate receipt, recording and discharge of the deceased.
To liaise with relatives of the deceased in a professional, sensitive and sympathetic manner.
To be responsible for decontamination of post mortem instruments, tables and rooms.
To monitor and maintain body condition of the deceased following departmental protocol.
To make judgements involving a range of facts or situations, some of which require analysis i.e., Decisions on appropriate advanced dissection techniques, e.g. in RTA, suicides; assess infection risks.
To participate in specialised removal of organs and implants as directed, including dissection and reconstruction suturing,evisceration of organs; scalpel use.
To liaise with forensic pathologists as required.
To follow the procedures for handling pathology specimens including toxicology and unfixed tissue.
To be conversant with the procedures for the use of high-risk chemicals and reagents.
To assist in the supervision and training of trainee APTs for the certificate and diploma examinations in Anatomical Pathology Technology as set by the Royal Institute of Public Health.
To undertake departmental duties in a cost-effective manner.
To be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures and to operate according to each procedure paying particular attention to Health and Safety and any other…
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