Job Overview
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Each job advert includes the relevant managers contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information – simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [email protected]
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply; therefore please check your account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the undertaking of post‑mortems within the mortuary, under the direction and guidance of the pathologist, facilitate viewings and identifications for families and the police, and be responsible for the admission and release of the deceased.
* Participate in the pro‑section and reconstruction of bodies at post‑mortem examination.
* Obtain samples for diagnosis as required.
* Accurately admit, monitor body condition of and release deceased patients.
* Plan and organise work priorities, managing own workload to policies and procedures.
* Ensure that the performance for post‑mortem procedures meets the standards laid down in the quality management system.
* Receive written authorisation from the Coroners Office to proceed to post‑mortem examination, following confirmation with the Consultant Pathologist, and liaise regarding the daily post‑mortem workload.
* Liaise with clinical and ward staff when a hospital post‑mortem examination is requested.
* Participate in new developments and the introduction of new methodology as required.
* Operate within the department to maintain rapid turnover of work.
* Correct and accurate receipt, recording and discharge of the deceased.
* Liaise with relatives of the deceased in a professional, sensitive and sympathetic manner.
* Responsible for decontamination of post‑mortem instruments, tables and rooms.
* Monitor and maintain body condition of the deceased following departmental protocol.
* Make judgements involving a range of facts or situations, some of which require analysis, e.g. decisions on appropriate advanced dissection techniques in RTA, suicides, and assessment of infection risks.
* Participate in specialised removal of organs and implants as directed, including dissection, reconstruction suturing, evisceration of organs and scalpel use.
* Liaise with forensic pathologists as required.
* Follow procedures for handling pathology specimens including toxicology and unfixed tissue.
* Be conversant with procedures for the use of high‑risk chemicals and reagents.
* Assist in the supervision and training of trainee APTs for the certificate and diploma examinations in Anatomical Pathology Technology as set by the Royal Institute of Public Health.
* Undertake departmental duties in a cost‑effective manner.
* Be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures and operate according to each procedure, paying particular attention to Health and Safety and any other appropriate regulations.
* Undertake routine maintenance of mortuary equipment.
* Use equipment safely, efficiently and cost‑effectively.
* Assist in the assessment of new equipment prior to service introduction.
* Maintain accurate records of the departments work.
* Undertake basic fault identification and remedial action as appropriate.
* Work within the Health and Safety standards of the department and the Health Board.
* Implement departmental standard operating policies and procedures.
* Maintain the mortuarys standard of accuracy in the recording and handling of all cases and specimens.
* Participate in the review and ongoing development of the quality management system, including document control, risk assessment and incident reporting. Maintain quality management systems to meet UKAS ISO15189 standards and HTA Codes of Practice.
* Operate and record relevant computerised data in accordance with departmental duties.
* Provide relevant information as authorised.
* Establish good working relationships at all times with colleagues, medical staff and others as required within the Dignity at Work policy.
* Ensure compliance with Health Board regulations regarding sickness, annual leave, special leave, study leave etc.
* Actively participate in personal development goals identified at personal review.
Additional Requirements
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About the Health Board
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The Health Board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employs over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high‑quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.
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