Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician to join the mortuary team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as the Deputy Mortuary Manager. The post is established to support the Mortuary Service Manager and work within the team of APTs & MEOs in the organization of a safe, secure, effective & comprehensive mortuary, post mortem & Medical Examiner’s office/service for the needs of the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & the wider community.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Mortuary Service Manager and work with APTs & MEOs to ensure a safe, secure, and efficient mortuary and associated services.
* Provide technical assistance, dissection skills and input to the post mortem examination service; undertake external examinations of deceased as applicable to the Medical Examiner’s Services.
* Work alongside MEOs who act as a conduit for bereaved families; handle the deceased from admission to release, maintain records and databases, and support all post mortem room duties as directed by the Service Manager & Pathologist.
* Maintain professionalism, confidentiality and a compassionate, empathetic approach in all interactions.
* participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours APT duties.
Qualifications
* RSPH/RIPHH Certificate & Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (or level 3 & level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology).
* Ideally 5 years post Diploma/Level 4 mortuary experience.
* Registered with the Academy for Healthcare Sciences and/or possess Science Council Registration; member of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists.
* Good understanding of medical terminology to work effectively with MEOs and provide a comprehensive service for the bereaved.
Person requirements
* High degree of professionalism, compassionate, empathetic and mature attitude.
* Vigilant about confidentiality and able to work within organisational policies.
Contract details
* On-call rota for out-of-hours APT duties.
* Chief APT/Deputy Mortuary Manager will assist with processes relating to handling of the deceased from admission to release, upkeep of records and databases and post mortem room duties as directed.
Dates
* Closing date: 08 September 2025
* Interview date: 22 September 2025
Additional information
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
Benefits
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* Ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key facts
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research-active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please check your eligibility before applying for this post as sponsorship may not be provided.
This advert closes on Monday 8 Sep 2025
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