Job summaryBand 5 Anatomical Pathology Technician 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is at a truly exciting time of transformation. Through our Trust Strategy we will achieve the delivery of safe, accessible, high quality and sustainable healthcare services in North Cumbria for the next generation.The Trust provides a comprehensive range of general acute hospital services and community healthcare; we are currently working with the Commissioners to help develop a comprehensive service for the whole of Cumbria.We are looking for a competent and professional Anatomical Pathology Technician working in the Mortuary based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.Main duties of the jobThe main duties of the job will be the day to day provision of post mortem services for North Cumbria.The post holder will work alongside another Anatomical Pathology Technicians and Mortuary Assistants based in both the Mortuary at the Cumberland Infirmary and Body Storage Facility at the West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven to provide an effective and efficient administrative service.The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the out of hours serviceAbout usAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':Being a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heart of our TrustA positive patient experience every timeA great place to workManaging our money wellAs an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.Important InformationCandidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:Junk Mail is checked regularlyDisclosure and Barring Service:On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.The changes mean that:youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosurethe multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.ukUnlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock websiteThe Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 yearsFlexible working SchemeExcellent opportunities for developmentCompetitive NHS Pension schemeAccess to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companiesEAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problemsThese schemes are subject to availabilityPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRoyal Society for Public Health Diploma level 3 and 4 in anatomical pathology or equivalentEssential IT skillsSkills and aptitudesEssentialSkilled dissection techniques for post mortem examinationAble to use initiative appropriately and prioritise workGood communication skillsGood keyboard skills and experienced in Microsoft Office and Laboratory Information SystemsAble to work independently and as a part of a teamAble to follow strict procedures and protocolsAble to take the lead in proposing new ideas and approachesAble to work under pressure and to deadlinesAble to disseminate information effectively to junior staffGood organisational skillsDesirableExperienced user of eQMS systemsPersonal CircumstancesEssentialCompassionate, Well motivated, Innovative, ConfidentOther requirementsEssentialCommitment to personal developmentAble to participate in the on call rotaCross site workingKnowledgeEssentialMortuary theory and practice.The law concerning deaths and their certification.Role of the coronerRequirements of the Human Tissue Act 2004.Requirements of UKAS 15189 standards.COSHH, infection control and other safety regulations or policies pertinent to mortuary work.DesirableExperience in assisting in forensic PMsExperienceEssentialMortuary work.Assisting at post mortem examination.Specialist procedures e.g. removal of spinal cord, inner ears, eyes, maxilla and mandible.Mortuary health and safety, including safe handling of bodies.Training others in mortuary work.DesirableKnowledge of end of life careKnowledge of HTARI classification.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressCumberland InfirmaryNewtown RoadCarlisleCA2 7HYEmployer's websitehttps://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)