Trainee Apt - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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We are looking for enthusiastic, and dynamic people to join our friendly Pathology team as a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist.

You will assist and participate in all aspects of work in the Broomfield Mortuary and Viewing Suite as a trainee shadowing qualified members of staff.

You will work closely with the Mortuary team in the day-to-day running and planning of the mortuary service in the South East Essex area.

To facilitate the post mortems for consultant pathologists, forensic pathologists and coroner's officers.

Support the medical staff, nursing staff, other hospital staff, and funeral directors.

Assist the bereavement team supporting directly with emotional bereaved families and friends providing comfort and relevant information if required.

Undertake an academic training program to become a qualified technician, training by external providers and in house members of staff.

To participate in the level 3 APT qualifications, to study the syllabus and pass the coursework and exams set out by the training providers
To prepare deceased and support the Histopathologist as directed for all aspects of post-mortem examination
To participate in the ordering of materials, clean linen and disposal of waste, ensuring that sufficient stock levels are maintained and they are stored accordingly
To facilitate the collection of retained tissue and preparation for lawful disposal. Ensuring the safe custody and the lawful and respectful disposal of retained tissue in line with Trust policy, guidelines from the Retained Organs Commission and the Royal College of Pathologists.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be.

Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

We are looking for enthusiastic, and dynamic people to join our friendly Pathology team as a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist.

You will assist and participate in all aspects of work in the Broomfield Mortuary and Viewing Suite as a trainee shadowing qualified members of staff.

You will work closely with the Mortuary team in the day-to-day running and planning of the mortuary service in the South East Essex area.

Undertake an academic training program to become a qualified technician, training by external providers and in house members of staff.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job.