Role Summary
- To assist in full range of duties within the Mortuary to ensure the department provides an efficient, cost effective and high-quality service.
- To facilitate admission and release of the deceased patients.
- To provide technical assistance during post mortem examinations.
- To reconstruct deceased patients to a high standard following post mortem examination.
- To prepare deceased patients for viewing, providing sympathetic assistance and advice to families when required.
- To support the Corneal retrieval scheme in conjunction with NHS Blood and Transplant.
- To assist with training and education of Trust staff in relation to bereavement, tissue donation and care after death matters.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well-motivated candidate to join our friendly Mortuary Services team as a trainee Anatomical Pathology Technician. Applications are welcome from compassionate, conscientious individuals with good administration, communication and technical skills.
Based at the Royal Devon and Exeter (Wonford) site, the role is diverse and the post-holder will be responsible for providing support and practical advice to the bereaved, assisting with post mortem examinations, reconstruction of the deceased and supporting the corneal retrieval scheme by performing enucleations.
Other duties include being involved in a full range of Mortuary and Bereavement service roles such as admitting and releasing of patients to funeral services, administrative duties and maintaining the cleanliness of the department. The right candidate will strive to deliver the highest level of service to the bereaved and associated service users.
The role at times can be emotionally and mentally demanding. It requires meticulous attention to detail, high-levels of concentration, moderate physical strength and a positive attitude.
Due to the nature of the work successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check.
No previous experience is required as full training will be provided, however previous related work experience would be advantageous.
Participation in the departments on call rota is a requirement of the role, and a full-driving licence is required.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be required to visit the department for an informal tour, practical assessment and to meet the team.
The successful candidate will be enrolled onto the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology after 1 year of employment subject to competency review.
Successful candidates will be expected to join the Associated of Anatomical Pathology Technologists (AAPT) and maintain continuing professional development.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Please ensure that you explain with examples how you meet the personal specification for the role, and answer the following question within your supporting statement. Failure to do so will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.
How do you meet the role of a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist and what challenges do you think you will face?
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. On-call - Friday to following Friday (7 Days) on a 1:5 rota.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Mr John Prior, Mortuary and Bereavement Manager on 01392 403052 john.prior1@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
