Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) / Trainee APT

To carry out all work to specified standards and regulations set down byprofessional bodies.

To work flexibly and participate in the routine work of the mortuary following SOP's and also undertaking duties in the laboratory on a rotational basis.To assist with hospital, Coronial and Forensic post-mortems some of which may be out of hours.To ensure the post mortem room is organised and well equipped.

Liaise with Coroner's officers, Police, funeral directors & Bereavement Care Services.Maintenance of hygiene and order in the mortuary.To enter patient details and test procedures using the LIMS system.

To participate in maintaining a system for the safe and confidential storage and retrieval of proper records.To participate in the rota for departmental audits and inventory checks.To communicate effectively with colleagues and service users.To deal professionally with telephone enquiries using tact, diplomacy andempathy whilst maintaining strict confidentiality.To ensure proper and efficient use of equipment and consumables without wastage.To handle hazardous chemicals and reagents appropriately, on a daily basis, according to COSHH regulations and Departmental/Trust Health & Safety policies.To move and manipulate heavy objects using the correct equipment whilst following the appropriate manual handling guidelines.Provide on-call cover for the laboratory in the event of failure of the -80freezers and the need to transfer tissue samples.Maintain tissue collections.

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced and qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) to work within the Histopathology team at Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Trust.

The post holder will act as an APT in the mortuary and hold RSPH Diploma in APT or equivalent, preferably with experience in paediatric post mortem techniques. Current working knowledge of Home Office & Coronial post mortem requirements and the Human Tissue Authority Standards is also required.

For the position of trainee APT the applicant should be educated to GCSE level in 5 subjects.

The role involves assisting with the day to day running of the mortuary and provision of a very high quality post mortem and mortuary service.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in an out of hours on call mortuary service and work flexibly alongside the Histopathology laboratory staff in performing basic laboratory duties.

The laboratory is fully accredited by UKAS to standard ISO 15189, licensed by the Human Tissue Authority and participates in external quality assurance schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a team dedicated to providing the highest quality paediatric care.

You should be highly motivated, a good communicator and enjoy working as part of a Pathology wide team.

As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.