Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT)

To facilitate the receipt and release of deceased patients in the mortuary. Ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with department SOPs and HTA standards. To liaise with and update Bereavement Office on a daily basis regarding inpatient deaths and viewings. To support the Anatomical Pathology Technicians, medical and non-medical staff, Coroners Officers and other relevant individuals in conducting viewings of the deceased, attending to bereaved relatives, and conducting post-mortems. To undertake general administration duties across the department, to provide accurate data entry using the laboratory information management system. Responding to general enquires and telephone calls, where no interpretation of results is required. To communicate with all grades of staff, work as both an individual and part of a team. To plan and organise day to day tasks to ensure accurate and timely discharge of duties. To ensure safe handling of hazardous and infective materials according to defined protocols. General cleaning and housekeeping. Maintain an appropriate up to date knowledge base and attend relevant meetings. Contribute to, and maintain, high professional standards of the service. To ensure compliance with regards to mandatory standards, Departmental, Directorate, Trust and Statutory policies and procedures, professional and personal development, and professional codes of conduct, according to service needs Job description Job responsibilities To facilitate the receipt and release of deceased patients in the mortuary. Ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with department SOPs and HTA standards. To liaise with and update Bereavement Office on a daily basis regarding inpatient deaths and viewings. To support the Anatomical Pathology Technicians, medical and non-medical staff, Coroners Officers and other relevant individuals in conducting viewings of the deceased, attending to bereaved relatives, and conducting post-mortems. To undertake general administration duties across the department, to provide accurate data entry using the laboratory information management system. Responding to general enquires and telephone calls, where no interpretation of results is required. To communicate with all grades of staff, work as both an individual and part of a team. To plan and organise day to day tasks to ensure accurate and timely discharge of duties. To ensure safe handling of hazardous and infective materials according to defined protocols. General cleaning and housekeeping. Maintain an appropriate up to date knowledge base and attend relevant meetings. Contribute to, and maintain, high professional standards of the service. To ensure compliance with regards to mandatory standards, Departmental, Directorate, Trust and Statutory policies and procedures, professional and personal development, and professional codes of conduct, according to service needs