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APT:
We require an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Anatomical Pathology Technologist to join a team and assist the Mortuary Manager in the provision of a safe, secure, effective and comprehensive mortuary service for the needs of NHSGG&C, Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Services and the wider community. The post is based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and involves a range of Mortuary associated tasks, including autopsy work, receipt and release of the deceased, liaising with funeral directors, assisting and advising bereaved families, cleaning & maintaining work environment and equipment, and completion of all required documentation.
Candidates should be qualified to Diploma level (RSPH level 4 Diploma) in Anatomical Pathology Technology, or have equivalent qualification/equivalent demonstrable knowledge.
Trainee APT:
The successful candidate will join a team and assist the Mortuary Manger in the provision of a safe, secure, effective and comprehensive mortuary service for the needs of NHSGG&C, Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Services and the wider community.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a comprehensive training programme as a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technician which will involve working at the main Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Mortuary, and the various satellite mortuaries operated by NHSGG&C.
The role involves performing a range of Mortuary associated tasks, including autopsy work, liaising with funeral directors, assisting and advising bereaved families, cleaning & maintaining work environment and equipment, and completion of all required documentation. The post holder will work collaboratively with all other Mortuary personnel and all colleagues and visitors to the Mortuary department.
The successful candidate must possess the minimum entry qualifications to be accepted for the RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology. NHSGG&C Mortuary Services’ acceptance criteria is 3 Higher Grades at Grade C or above or qualification to HNC/SVQ level 3 or equivalent.
The successful candidate must also possess good literacy and numeracy skills, good time management and organisational skills, excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills and demonstrable knowledge of confidentiality and Data Protection policies
The successful candidate should also have experience of working with the public, preferably in a hospital environment, and should ideally have experience of working with the deceased.
The hours are worked Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Informal Contact
Eileen Docherty, Mortuary Manager on 0141 451 5815
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.