Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist LBHF618286

Job Details:

Salary range: £27,711 - £30,771 per annum  
Work location: 200 Townmead Road, London, SW6 2AG  
Hours per week: 36.00
Contract type: Permanent 
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check   
Closing date: 22 September 2024 
Interview date: 3 October 2024
Contact details for an Informal Discussion: Christina Houghton, Coroner’s Court and Mortuary Services Manager via email, CHRISTINA.HOUGHTON@LBHF.GOV.UK

About the role

At Hammersmith & Fulham, we are ambitious in reforming the council to ensure this is a place for everybody. Within the Finance & Governance department, our ambition is to be 'ruthlessly financially efficient' in everything that we do, to ensure that our residents and services are receiving the best value for money whilst challenging old-fashioned thinking, unfairness and removing waste where possible.

Fulham Mortuary provides services to Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow Councils covering a body storage facility, a full post-mortem service for HM Coroner and the Home Office, facilities for viewings and a police identification facility. The Mortuary is classified as a level 3 hazard unit which handles high risk post mortems. The mortuary is also a Designated Disaster Mortuary which is part of the London Mass Fatalities Framework. It has an excellent reputation for assisting with disasters. 

Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you're looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Staff benefits include; competitive pay rates, Local Government Pensions Scheme, competitive annual leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, employee discount scheme, employee assistance programme, excellent learning & development opportunities, performance management and career progression support.

Key Role Responsibilities: 

• To provide a high-quality mortuary service including release and receipt of deceased and organising viewings for relatives. 
• To assist in the majority of technical procedures related to post-mortem examinations covering adults, road traffic accident victims, suspicious deaths, high risk and forensic cases. 
• To liaise with staff, Coroner's officers, funeral directors, families and other stakeholders.
• To work towards gaining qualifications which will lead to attaining the level 3 Diploma and then level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology awarded by Royal Institute of Public Health.

The successful candidate will be required to attend the mortuary on a daily basis from Monday to Friday. On-call, overtime and weekend work for Special post mortems may be required and are remunerated. 

Please refer to the Role Profile for more information.

Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU