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    Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist - London, United Kingdom - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

    Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
    Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    The Mortuary and Bereavement Service consists of APTs, Bereavement Officers, a Mortuary Assistant and administrative staff, working closely with Consultant and Junior Histopathologists from Cellular department sits within the Directorate of Haematology, Cellular Pathology and Supporting Services. The Cellular Pathology laboratories and its scientific staff are managed independently. There are two mortuaries, one at Guy's and another at St Thomas' Hospital. St Thomas' acts as the main mortuary and is the site for all post-mortem examinations and related activity.

    Main duties of the job

    This is a training post and it is a condition of employment that the appointee will undertake appropriate studies both practical and theory based, as set down in a training log book, leading to the Level 3 Diploma Anatomical Pathology Technology, awarded by the Royal Society for Public Health. As a TAPT in the mortuary and bereavement service, the post holder is expected to work as part of a team on a rotational basis within all specialities of Mortuary and Bereavement work, and to rotate between sites.

    About us

    Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust are looking for an Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join our team in the heart of central London. Our hospitals could not bein a better locationto enjoy the city and are within walking distance of allthat London has to has a reputation for being an employer of choice, with development opportunities, central London accommodation and an ever dynamic working environment and opportunities for professional growth.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Organisational and Administrative

  • To keep accurate records of jewellery or valuables that may accompany patients.
  • To ensure that records are kept up to date and stored safely to ensure compliance with good work practices for the Human Tissue Authority
  • To advise Senior staff when stock levels of chemicals and consumables are approaching minimum stock levels.
  • To book and facilitate groups attending the mortuary for lectures, under the supervision of qualified staff.
  • To book viewings and when necessary accompany relatives into the viewing room, under the supervision of qualified staff.
  • To arrange official identification on behalf of HM Coroner and when necessary act as identifying officer, under the supervision of qualified staff.
  • To comply with reasonable requests by more senior staff.
  • To be responsible for the release and transfer of patients from the unit to the authorised person for collection.

    • Scientific and Technical

    1. To assist the medical staff with routine post-mortem examinations (adult and paediatric), excluding High-Risk Cases, under the supervision of qualified staff

    Organise the list for the days cases

    Check the authorisation and extent of the post-mortem examination

    Liaise with all staff who are to be present during the examination

    Gather all notes, x-rays and information for the Pathologist

    Prepare patients for examination

    Perform external examination

    Perform basic evisceration as per instruction from the pathologist

    Take any relevant samples and send or store them respectively

    Record weights, measurements and notes

    2. To reconstruct patients (adult and paediatric) following a routine post-mortem examination under the supervision of qualified staff.

    3. To take pictures during the post-mortem examination using the digital camera.

    4. To process digital images using the PC and record them to a master folder.

    5. To prepare the post-mortem room and equipment for routine and paediatric post-mortem examinations.

    6. To receive patients and ensure that they are accurately identified, registered, weighed and measured prior to storage.

    7. To layout and prepare patients for viewing.

    8. To ensure that relatives are supported and treated with courtesy and consideration at all times.

    9. To assist the pathologist during cut up sessions following fixation of tissue samples after the post mortem examination,

    10. To deliver or arrange delivery of samples taken at post mortem examination

    11. To maintain equipment on a day-to-day basis is accordance with department policies/procedures and in accordance with manufactures guidelines.

    12. To assist more senior APTs in maintaining high scientific standards within the unit.

    13. To carry out any cleaning and dressing of patients as required

    14. To disinfect all tools and surfaces in the PM room after the days examinations are complete

    15. To assist the other APTs in cleaning all of the areas within the Mortuary.

    Laboratory Informatics

    1. To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing and storage of patient and other Mortuary and Bereavement information.

    2. To use the Mortuary information database according to the authorised protocols.

    3. To maintain the integrity and accuracy of written Mortuary and Bereavement records and databases.

    Health and Safety

    1. To adhere to all departmental and Mortuary Health and Safety regulations and policies.

    2. To ensure all legislation in relation to Bereavement, Mortuary and post mortem services are strictly adhered to.

    3. Ensure staff adherence to Trust and local policies and report any non-compliance or licensing breach to the relevant line manager.

    4. To keep the workplace and work areas clean and tidy.

    5. To disinfect the routine post-mortem room, including drains on a daily basis.

    Quality

    1. To assist more senior APTs and above in maintaining high quality standards within MBS.

    2. To attend departmental meetings as required.

    3. To participate in clinical audits as directed by you line manager.

    4. To adhere to all regulations set out by the Human Tissue Authority and to inform the line manager of any observed breach in licensing conditions.

    Training and Development

    1. To train in all practical aspects of Anatomical Pathology techniques.

    2. To train in all theory related aspects of Anatomical Pathology Technology Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.

    3. To be responsible for his/hers continuing professional development under the supervision of their line manager

    4. To comply with departmental training support policies

    5. To keep up-to-date with current Mortuary and Bereavement practises and guidance from the Human Tissue Authority, Health and Safety Executive and any other professional body relating to Mortuaries, post-mortem rooms and retained organs.

    6. To periodically review progress and performance regarding TAPT logbook with the senior APT or line manager.

    Person Specification

    Education/Qualifications

    Essential

  • O-Levels or GCSEs, A*-C (in particular, biology)

    • Desirable

  • Committed to continuing professional development through examinations and courses.
  • Counselling Diploma
  • Counselling Skills course

    • Previous experience

    Essential

  • Experience of working in a Hospital, Legal or bereavement care environment.

    • Desirable

  • Experience in working with bereaved relatives.
  • Experience in working with deceased patients.
  • Experience lecturing to groups.

    • Skills/Knowledge/Ability

    Essential

  • Ability to adopt an empathetic approach to patients & relatives.
  • Ability to adopt a professional approach with distressing situations.
  • Computer literate and general familiarity with common office software.
  • High degree of numeracy
  • Good communication skills, both written and spoken English
  • Good interpersonal and team working skills
  • Good organisation, planning and accuracy skills
  • Professional approach with distressing situations and images
  • Professional approach with exposure to unavoidable and unpleasant working conditions for prolonged periods
  • Ability to adapt efficiently to changing work patterns and situations
  • Ability to adopt a professional approach towards doctors, health care workers and other users of Mortuary and Bereavement service
  • Ability to concentrate in a busy and noisy environment

    • Desirable

  • Familiarity with current bereavement & mortuary practices.
  • Knowledge of medical / legal terminology
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