Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE passes inc English and Maths or equivalent
• Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology or Level 3 Diploma

Experience

Essential

• At least two years’ experience in anatomical pathology technology. Level 3 Diploma/ in Anatomical Pathology Technology
• Experience in teaching junior staff

Desirable

• 2 Years of experience, will consider candidates currently undertaking the Level 3 Diploma

Knowledge

Essential

• H&S Legislation and Procedures
• Quality Management Systems

Desirable

• Previous mortuary-based work experience
• Knowledge of Governance procedures

Skills

Essential

• Competent in complex anatomical pathology techniques
• Intermediate computer skills
• Able to communicate effectively with staff (written and verbal)
• Able to effectively communicate with a wide range of service users

Desirable

• Good keyboard skills

Personal and people development

Essential

• Reliable, responsible, organised person.
• Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
• Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
• The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations
• Able to work as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).