Looking for some extra income? Can you bank any flexible shifts with your local hospital? If yes, we would love to hear from you! We have a variety of shifts on offer, longer or shorter lines of work which can be flexible to fit in around you.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our
Mortuary and Bereavement team at Northampton General Hospital as an
Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT). Ideally, the successful candidate will hold the Level 4 RSPH qualification and be capable of working at a senior APT level. However, we also welcome applications from candidates with a Level 3 RSPH qualification, as well as those interested in trainee APT positions.
The role requires proficiency in the use of mortuary and post-mortem equipment, strong dissection skills, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. You will be responsible for carrying out Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities, performing routine mortuary and post-mortem tasks, and utilizing the department’s computer systems.
This is a key role contributing to the delivery of a high-quality Mortuary and Post Mortem Service.
Key Responsibilities
- Admission and release of deceased patients
- Safeguarding property and valuables
- Preparing and conducting viewings
- Performing post mortem evisceration and reconstruction of varying complexities
- Supporting daily departmental operations
- Training staff and supporting hospital teams and the HM Coroner
- Ensuring compliance with HTA (Human Tissue Authority) regulations
- Participate in the on call rota
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Isabelle Brooker Job title: Deputy Head of Pathology Mortuary DI Email address:
[email protected] 
