Apprentice Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist

About the role

Apprentice Level 3 Anatomical Pathology Technologist 🔬

Ready to kickstart an incredible career in a vital and fascinating field? We're looking for ambitious individuals to join us as Apprenticeship Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologists at the East London Forensic Centre! This isn't just a job; it's your opportunity to gain a highly respected qualification and make a real impact. 🌟

What You'll Be Doing:

• Learning the Ropes: You'll be working towards and completing your RSPH Level 3 in Anatomical Pathology Technology, mastering all the required knowledge, skills, and on-the-job training. 📚
• Supporting the Team: You'll assist the Clinical Mortuary Service Operations Manager, PMCT Manager, and Mortuary Administrative and Business Support Manager in the smooth day-to-day running of our centre.
• Mastering PMCT: You'll help facilitate our Post-Mortem CT (PMCT) scanning service, including all the technical aspects. 📸
• Assisting Pathologists: Under expert supervision, you'll aid pathologists during examinations, ensuring the highest standards of care and respect.
• Caring for the Deceased: You'll provide dignified care for those in our care and ensure their respectful release to authorised funeral directors. 🕊️
• Record Keeping: You'll maintain our crucial mortuary database and records with precision. ✍️
• Logistics Support: You'll assist with the transfer of deceased individuals from external facilities.
• Team Player: You'll need to be flexible and adaptable, working around the needs of the pathologists and the service. 🔄

What You'll Gain:

• Professional Qualification: A recognised RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology. 🎓
• Hands-On Experience: Invaluable practical skills in a unique and essential service.
• Career Development: A solid foundation for a rewarding career.
• Meaningful Work: The chance to contribute to a service that is both technically challenging and deeply humane.

If you're a motivated, responsible, and compassionate individual ready to embark on a challenging and fulfilling apprenticeship, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join our dedicated team. 💪

Key responsibilities

• Comply with all apprenticeship rules, standards, and training requirements, working towards and successfully completing the RSPH Level 3 in Anatomical Pathology Technology.
• Support managers in the effective daily operation of the East London Forensic Centre, including the post-mortem CT (PMCT) scanning service.
• Undertake delegated duties, including facilitating the PMCT service and assisting pathologists during post-mortem examinations.
• Provide dignified care of the deceased and ensure their release to authorised funeral directors.
• Maintain the mortuary database and records, and support mortuary logistics for transfers of deceased persons.

Entry requirements

Essential qualifications (Essential Qualifications and Requirements: To be Considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: * Knowledge or experience of working with deceased persons, human tissue, human remains, or within a relevant healthcare, funeral or mortuary environment. * Awareness of infection prevention and control principles, health and safety requirements, and safe working practices. * Understanding of the importance of dignity, respect and confidentiality when working with deceased persons and bereaved families. * Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, discretion and respect for the dignity of the deceased at all times. * Demonstrates emotional resilience and the ability to work effectively in a sensitive environment involving deceased persons, traumatic cases and potentially distressing situations. * Demonstrates a positive commitment to learning and successfully completing the apprenticeship programme. * Demonstrates reliability, accountability and flexibility in response to changing service needs. * Demonstrates emotional maturity, professionalism and the ability to maintain appropriate conduct and humour within a sensitive mortuary environment.)

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