Anatomical Pathology Assistant in Carshalton inCarshalton PUBLISHED FRI 6 DEC 2024 Jump to job information section

Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for an Anatomical Pathology Assistant to join the mortuary at Epsom General Hospital, with the possibility of working at St Helier Hospital, Carshalton when required.

Full mortuary services are provided on both Epsom and St Helier sites, with the autopsy service being provided at St Helier Hospital.

Applications are invited for the post of Anatomical Pathology Assistant . We are looking for an individual to join our motivated and enthusiastic team that will contribute to upholding and improving upon our quality service. The applicant must be able to work as part of a team or alone. The applicant must have excellent communication skills and display meticulous attention to detail with the ability to recall complex information and be willing to participate in all activities related to the mortuary.

The duties are physically and mentally demanding with some aspects of the role requiring participation in the departmental quality management system. Physical aspects require moving and handling of patients, family viewings and, on occasion, preparation of the deceased for autopsy examination. An essential quality is an empathic approach towards the bereaved.

There may be the opportunity to take part in the on-call rota to cover periods of annual leave and sickness.

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The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.