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A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) Band 5 or Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist Band 5 Annex 21 - 70% of top of pay scale rising to 75% until qualified.

The mortuary service at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for either a qualified anatomical pathology technologist or a trainee who is a degree graduate with a biological or forensic degree and wishes to start a career in anatomical pathology.

To qualify as an anatomical pathology technologist you will need to complete the RSPH level 3 diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology. We encourage staff to continue their training with the level 4 diploma to become specialist anatomical pathology technologists. Both qualifications are supported by the Trust.

Candidates need a flexible approach to work with a positive attitude and ability to cope with the varied and demanding work supporting end of life care.

Successful candidates will participate in cross site working and when trained, participate in an on call out of hours service.



To work as part of a team to assist in the provision of mortuary services -
• assist in the preparation of the bodies for post-mortem
• assist pathologists during post-mortem examination
• prepare deceased for viewings
• perform receipt and release of deceased
• liaise with internal and external colleagues associated with end of life care e.g. porters, clinical staff, pathologists, funeral directors, bereavement team
• participate in on call out of hours

To undertake training to for the Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology) if qualified, and Level 3 Diploma if trainee APT.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.


Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel
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Clinical Practice
• Receive and record the receipt of cadavers from wards and other sources
• Undress cadavers as required and place in refrigerator, using mechanical hoist when possible.
• Safeguard any property and valuables accompanying the cadaver in line with Trust and Coroner’s procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of cadavers for post mortem examination, assisting the pathologist as required during the examination, at all times having due regard for the dignity of the deceased and any constraints imposed by the relatives’ consent to post mortem
• Assist in the removal of tissues or organs for use in diagnosis, medical education or research, or for medico-legal investigations, preserving samples in formaldehyde if required.
• Remove cardiac implants
• Assist in more complex anatomical dissections e.g. removal of spinal cord
• Participate in high risk an forensic post-mortem examinations.
• Replace organs and restore the external structure of the cadaver by suturing.
• Liaise with undertakers and record the release and removal of cadavers (and property) from hospital premises, ensuring compliance with all necessary paperwork (local release consent forms; Coroner’s Burial Certificate, Certificate E, Interim Death Certificate, or ‘Out of England’ Certificate; Registrar’s Form 9; Cremation Certificates B and C; ‘Free from Infection’ Certificate)
• Participate in the preparation of disinfectants in accordance and perform routine decontamination and cleaning of the post mortem rooms, refrigerators, and their environs.
• Help to monitor the adequacy of resources and equipment, reporting any deficiencies to the designated Senior Mortuary Technician.
• Despatch biological samples to testing laboratories ensuring that sample packaging is compliant with specimen transport guidelines
Management and organisational role
• Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes for HTA and the Trust’s protocols and guidelines. Is accountable for own practice.
• Develop own skills, taking responsibility for Continuing Professional Development and performance
• Communicate with other members of the team, demonstrating good work relations with all members of staff to promote effective team working.
• Communicate effectively with other staff groups, both internal and external. To include healthcare professionals, external agencies e.g. designated officers of HM coroner and visiting police personnel, commercial suppliers, service engineers and visitors to the mortuary.
• When required liaise with hospital officers and porter staff to facilitate viewing of cadavers by relatives and others, ensuring that the Viewing Rooms provide a sensitive and dignified setting
for the purpose
• When required by the mortuary manager liaise with nursing staff in the Women’s Centre and other hospitals to facilitate receipt and return of foetuses and babies sent for post-mortem
examination, facilitating viewings by relatives and others
• Liaise with designated officers of HM Coroner and visiting police personnel
• Provide training support and assistance to newly appointed APTs, Trainee APTs and bereavement staff. Role includes the demonstration of procedures to less experienced staff.
• Monitor and maintain the adequacy of resources and equipment.
• Prepare weekly / monthly order lists as requested
• Be aware of Clinical Governance, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and local Health and Safety polices, reporting problems, errors or breaches to the immediate supervisor completing incident reports as required.


• Assist with work required to maintain UKAS accreditation and the HTA licence, e.g. audit and SOP review


• Demonstrate continuing ability to work individually and unsupervised to a level required in the provision of the out of hours service for lone working on “shift” or on call.


• Attend departmental and Trust-wide staff meetings as appropriate. •
• Demonstrate an awareness of, and compliance with, health and safety regulations, the Data Protection Act and Standard Operating Procedures.


• Treat everyone associated with the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with courtesy and respect, maintaining good work relations with all members of Cellular Pathology staff and to promote effective team working taking action when own or other’s behaviour undermines equality and diversity.
Information Technology Role
• Display and maintain an appropriate level of IT skills, in order to input patient and post mortem data, maintain and amend patient records and interrogate the post mortem databases.
• Perform a range of administrative tasks in the mortuary as required. This includes retrieval and disposal of specimens and data, maintenance of associated records and the collection of data for audits.
Teaching, Training and Research Responsibilities
• Participate in the supervision and training of anatomical pathology technologists
Professional development and Education
• Undertake suitable study to gain the Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
• Attend mandatory training sessions required by the Trust.
• Attend any areas of further development as suggested in their Personal Development Plan (PDP)
• Attend regular appraisal, maintain competence levels within the Department and ensure own personal and professional development




This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

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The Thames Valley Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening programme offers community based ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms to an eligible population of almost 13,000. The target screening population are men in their 65th year.

The primary purpose of the Screening Technician role is to undertake the day to day operational running of AAA Clinics out in the community, across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire with the large proportion of the programme’s clinics held in East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire.

The primary purpose of this role is to perform ultrasound scanning as part of the National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (NAAASP). The post holder will ensure abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.

The post holder will reassure men attending the community AAA screening and surveillance clinics and explain the screening test to them. The post holder will ensure that the men attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA screening.

The post holder will be responsible for informing the participant of the result of their scan and for ensuring the participant outcome is processed correctly.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering CompassionateExcellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel

We are looking for someone who is willing to train as a technician. The trainee role is suitable for people from a variety of backgrounds who can undertake a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care which typically takes 12 months to complete. No previous experience is required as training will be given to ensure high standards of scanning in accordance with National Operating Procedures. The training also enables the Screening Technician to have confidence in explaining the screening programme, reassuring patients about the implications of the scan, discussing results and arranging the next steps, should it be required.

The post holder will initially work as an assistant practitioner, carrying out abdominal ultrasound scans within standard operating procedures. Following successful completion of the NAAASP course, the post holder will work independently and make judgements according to experience and training. Advice is available when needed for more complex situations but the post holder generally works on his/her own initiative without reference to the Line Manager.
• Organise and carry out ultrasound scans of the abdominal aorta in accordance with current guidelines for sonographic scanning and the programme protocol.
• Ensure that scan results are despatched as soon as possible from off-site screening clinics to the screening office in a safe and confidential way.
• Communicate the outcome of the screening test to the man (this may be via his relative/carer or interpreter); provide additional information and offer support appropriate to the outcome/patient pathway.
• Deal with medical and patient enquiries as appropriate, taking the initiative to prioritise work and to bring to the attention of medical or administrative staff any patient whose condition warrants it.
• Handle incidents and medical emergencies in a professional manner and in accordance with local policy, supporting other screening staff if appropriate.
• Keep the Screening Programme Manager, Team Leader Screening Technician, Programme Administrator and/or Clinical Skills Trainer informed of caseload and any difficulties arising, seeking advice where necessary.
• A full driving licence and use of a car are essential to this role and the successful candidate must be willing to travel frequently to cover all areas.

We are seeking a dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic Individuals with a ‘can do’ attitude who are eager to learn. The successful candidates must also be able to work autonomously with good organisational skills.

Applications from Qualified technicians will also be considered.

Please see attached Job Description for more detail.


This advert closes on Thursday 29 Aug 2024

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