Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technician

The Mortuary Service at Cardiff and Vale University Health board is looking for an enthusiastic, committed individual to join them as a trainee Anatomical Pathology Technician.
You will assist in maintaining the Mortuary and body storage services, across the Cardiff and Vale Health board, while working to your vocational and academic qualifications.
This is a mentally and physically challenging role, managing the deceased and bereaved, ensuring dignity and respect at all times., The role will be fundamental in providing services to relatives of the deceased, funeral directors and hospital staff. under the direction of the Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technology staff.
This will include keeping the mortuary safe and hygienic, receiving and storing deceased patients, preparing and conducting viewings and releasing deceased patients to Funeral directors.
Previous experience of Hospital IT computer systems would be desirable but full training will be provided., To receive, register and release patients who have died within the UHB and across the South Wales Health Authority Area ensuring all data entry on the computer system is complete and documentation is correct.
To identify and register patients effects and valuables according to existing UHB policy
To provide patient measurements to Funeral Directors on request.
To store patient according to the patient's condition e.g. high risk, decomposed, in accordance with national legislation.
To liaise with relatives, the Chaplains department, ward/medical staff, Police officers, bereavement care co-ordinators, Funeral directors, Coroner's office and other professional bodies.
To co-ordinate and conduct viewings and co-ordinate and conduct Police identifications.
To ensure that full administrative and documentation procedures are completed in relation to cremation forms, so that cremation services are unaffected.
To assist in the co-ordination of technical support to the Trusts Corneal and Homograph retrieval service allowing legal requirements to be fulfilled by the UHB.
To liaise with other departments within the Lab Medicine directorate for the transport and preparation for analysis of pathological specimens.Comply with all Department and UHB policies and procedures relating to organ and tissue retention and ensure that records are correctly maintained.
Collect audit data on a daily basis or as when instructed to support the efficient running of the department and participate in research and development projects as and when they arise.Maintain high standards of hygiene within the mortuary department and associated areas.
To provide mortuary services in line with the UHB major incident policy.
To deal with telephone and other enquiries relating to the service both from inside and outside the UHB, efficiently and politely.
Adhere to good working practice and observe all UHB and department fire, security, and health and safety regulations.
To organize and schedule x-rays and liaising with x-ray department.
To assist in the upkeep and maintenance of the mortuary and its associated equipment in compliance with current safety regulations.
To ensure the safety of visitors to the mortuary and to provide appropriate facilities and Protective personal equipment.
Ensure that there are adequate supplies of equipment and consumables.
To travel and work in other mortuaries according to rostered commitment.
To liaise with the Medical Records Department and/or Histology Office in the collection and safekeeping of case notes and other forms of documentation.
To participate and support patient transfers using the organizations private ambulance.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:
We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status. We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together". We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board's Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan's Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds., Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.