NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Applications are invited from individuals who have the necessary skills to be able to work in both the Mortuary and the Cellular Pathology Laboratory.
The post holder will act as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist who participates in a Mortuary and Post Mortems Service. They will undertake both hospital and medico-legal post mortems and storage of remains. Excellent people skills are essential due to the need to deal face to face with bereaved relatives following traumatic incidents. Good physical fitness is also essential as there will be a need to exert intense physical effort for several short periods during the working day.
As a trainee APT you will be expected to complete a period of training and will be expected to attain the RSPH Diploma Level 3 in Anatomical Pathology Technology.
The post holder will also participate in the routine workload of the Cellular Pathology Laboratory. This will include specimen reception, microtomy, embedding and non-gynae cytology specimen preparation.
The department works a 5 day week, however the successful applicant will have to participate in the out of hour’s on-call rota as the Mortuary provides a 24 hour service 365 days a year.
Essential qualifications for this post is to have good standard of general education (at least 5 standard grades), and a higher in a science subject. Previous experience of working in the funeral profession is also essential.
Applicants must also be self-motivated and have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise their own workload.
Informal enquiries to: Ms Laura Nairne (Chief BMS); tel: 01463 705972; email: laura.nairne@nhs.scot
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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