Anatomical Pathology Technician SO1
Job Category : Technical – Skilled Facilities
Location :Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £20.86
To assist in the maintenance and running of the Mortuary with regard to the storage, and postmortem examination, of the deceased from within the Hackney area.
To assist in the maintenance and compliance of the mortuary in accordance with the Human Tissue Act 2004, and relevant HTA codes of practices. To be responsible for the deceased received on behalf of the Coroner, including responsibility for personal possessions in accordance with procedures.
– To prepare the deceased for postmortem examinations, assist the Coroner’s officers and pathologists with their functions and thereafter undertake any reconstruction.
– To be responsible for the release of the deceased etc, and to check for the appropriate documentation from the Funeral Directors.
– To be responsible for the collection of specimens/samples as directed by the Coroner’s office and arrange for their transportation to Public Health Laboratory Service or as directed.
– To deal sensitively with bereaved relatives etc, making enquiries or attending the Mortuary for viewings and also those requiring undertaking religious rites.
– To assist the Mortuary Manager to monitor and manage ‘unclaimed’ and ‘long stay’ deceased in liaison with London Borough of Hackney Bereavement Service.
– To liaise and consult with internal and external interested parties associated with the mortuary, including Metropolitan Police, Coroners Officers, the Coroner, Pathologists and funeral directors to assist them with their functions. To attend Coroner’s offices or Courts as required.
– To prioritise workload under the direction of the Mortuary Manager.
– To undertake all necessary administrative work including the keeping of registers and issuing documentation.
– To assist with maintenance of the lT system relating to the mortuary and produce routine monitoring and data information and reports.
– To assist in developing systems, procedures and policies and their implementation.
– To assist in the management and maintenance of the Lodge buildings and the Public Mortuary, including ordering maintenance work and the cleaning of all parts of the building, and particularly the disinfection of the Post Mortem room and all other risk areas.
– To assist in the ordering of materials, equipment and supplies required for the day to day operation of the Mortuary.
– To be responsible for the application of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations both for themselves and others working in or attending the mortuary.
– To be responsible for the security at the Mortuary, including the opening and closing of the facility.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:1. Up-to-date detailed technical knowledge and understanding of the key legal remits
that the service is responsible for, along with associated codes of practice and
current operational guidance relating to the mortuary.
2. Recent post-qualification experience of practically and successfully using detailed
technical and legal knowledge in the field, and the implementation of legal
requirements in relation to the dead.
3.Ability to provide technical advice, support and supervise subordinate staff working or training in the Mortuary, including ability to exercise a lead role of responsibility.
4.Ability to work with key partners and interested parties associated with the
Mortuary.
Ability to communicate sensitively with bereaved relatives.Ability to effectively plan, manage and monitor programmes of work.
Ability to manage equipment and facilities to ensure an effective and safe working
environment.
Ability to prioritise workload, work unsupervised and demonstrate a degree of
personal flexibility necessary to deal with fast moving and changing situations.
Ability to use lT systems and packages.
10.Ability to analyse performance information and data.
11. Available to work flexible hours to ensure there is support available to the Service
as necessary including an out of hours service.
QUALIFICATIONS:RIPHH Certificate and Diploma of Anatomical Pathology Technology, or a Level 3 Diploma
in Healthcare Science Anatomical Pathology Technology (APT).
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