Anatomical Pathology Technologist - Croydon, United Kingdom - Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
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Responsible for the supervision of junior mortuary staff member on a day-to-day basis in all mortuary work Undertake a full senior role in the absence of Mortuary Manager and Deputy, including all duties Adherence to manual handling and equipment handling policies and procedures Ensure admission procedures are followed for the Mortuary including all documentation relating to the controlled storage of the deceased, records of belongings, giving information to bereaved relatives and other services etc.

Control of external agencies such as funeral directors with regard to collection times and ensuring safe collection procedures are followed according to Trust and departmental policy and Health and Safety Law Execute all post mortem evisceration and dissection techniques and all other duties associated with the preparation of the deceased for post mortem examination.

Implement other professional post mortem evisceration and dissection techniques, e.g. brain and spinal cord removal, heart valve and pacemaker, ICD removal etc as required.


Responsible for the training and supervision of junior mortuary staff in procedures such as High Risk Post Mortems, Brain and Spinal Cord removal, Heart Valve and Pacemaker, ICD removal and reconstruction of deceased as required Responsible for the training and supervision of junior mortuary staff in record keeping such as Mortuary Database, Cerner and mortuary documents on a day to day basis Have a full understanding of all disinfectants and their appropriate uses and correct concentrations.

Ensure hygienic measures are implemented after post mortem examinations.

Eviscerate, and weigh the organs as required by the attending Histopathologists, bringing any findings of pathological relevance to the attention of the attending Histopathologists.

A full knowledge of anatomy and physiology and skills in observation are required to assist the Histopathologists.

Undertake full and advanced reconstruction procedures after Post Mortem examination.

Provide assistance in training and supervision of junior personnel to a high standard Take and identify post mortem specimens as required and if necessary and ensure their return to the body in accordance with departmental Organ Retention policies and in line with Human Tissue Act guidelines.

Accurate record keeping is mandatory and is essential for this task Ensure that personnel observe the correct precautionary procedures and that appropriate equipment is in place and maintained when handling potentially infectious or hazardous cases.

Responsible for dealing with the removal of radioactive cardiac implants and pacemakers or any other implantable devices Responsible for the disinfection and care of instruments and equipment Dress and prepare the deceased for photography and viewings.


Responsible for training and supervision of junior mortuary staff in all aspects of this procedure Assist the Forensic Histopathologist on forensic post mortems and execute post mortem techniques under their instruction as required.

This will include full reconstruction after any examination. Liaison with Crime Scene Investigators, Senior Police and Forensic Histopathologist will be required.

Responsible for training and supervision of Junior Mortuary staff personnel in all aspects of this procedure Ensure the security and storage of forensic materials are maintained.


Ensure relevant record keeping is produced, maintained and updated accordingly Maintaining the Mortuary and Post Mortem room in line with guidelines and policies.

Responsible in writing and assisting Mortuary Manager and regular review of procedures and protocols regarding COSHH, Infection Control, Risk Assessment and Standard Operating Procedures and ensure that personnel are aware of the documents Execute any preparation work required for the presentation of deceased patients in the Viewing Room.

Ensure differing religious and cultural beliefs are taken into account. Arrange appointments with families and friends of deceased patients and conduct viewings and formal police identifications as required.


This must be in line with Coroners ruling and guidelines on viewing practices Liaise and be communicative with: Histopathologists, Coroners Officers; Funeral Directors; Bereavement Office personnel; Chaplaincy and other ministers of religion; Police; Crime Scene Investigators; Tissue Team personnel; Organ Donation institutions; Trust personnel; bereaved relatives and visitors to the mortuary as necessary.

Observe and obey the Health and Safety Code of Practice of the department.

The post holder must be health and safety trained and aware of updates in the law and policy and ensure all staff and users of the department comply with procedure and protocol Responsible and assist with carrying out Health and Safety inspections of the Mortuary environment and equipment.

Complete relevant risk assessments in line with Trust policy Ensure all procedures, regulations and documentation relating to a
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