Cadaver Theatre Technician

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The NSTC is a state of the art training facility specialising in human tissue and anatomical examination. It is expected that the incumbent will be capable of speaking to Senior Clinician and Ancillary Staff alike. The Cadaver Theatre Technician works within a small technical team of 4 staff that work together to plan and prepare for Surgical educational events. This role would suit someone from an Operating Theatre background or someone who is interested in honing skills in anatomical preparation, theatre set-up and procedures. You will have a sense of humour and the ability to think on your feet to problem solve. Full training will be provided. Once established in position the post holder will be required to complete the RSPH Level 2 certificate, Certificate in Mortuary Support .

• Interview Date: 07 March 2025
• 37 hours 30 minutes/ week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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Main duties of the job

To assist the Business Manager and Cadaveric Lab Manager in the day-to-day activities of the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre

To provide a liaison between internal and external departments and Industry

To provide support for educational events

To provide administration and support for acceptance of cadavers used in anatomical teaching in accordance with statutory government legislation

Uphold the dignity and respect of Human Tissue utilised within the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre (NSTC)

To provide technical support in a theatre environment

About us

Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospital

o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)

o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)

o Newcastle Dental Hospital

o Newcastle Fertility Centre

o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

o Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

• To assist the Business Manager and Cadaveric Lab Practitioner in the day-to-day activities of the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
• To provide a liaison between internal and external departments and Industry
• To provide support for educational events
• To provide administration and support for acceptance of cadavers used in anatomical teaching in accordance with statutory government legislation
• Uphold the dignity and respect of Human Tissue utilised within the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre (NSTC)
• To provide technical support in a theatre environment

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• English Language GCSE C or above plus knowledge and relevant technical operating theatre expertise
• RSPH Level 2 certificate, Certificate in Mortuary Support or equivalent level experience and a willingness to work toward qualification within a set period

Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive IT experience including familiarity with spreadsheets, and databases
• Knowledge of NHS
• Medical Terminology
• Experience of planning and organisation

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organisational skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to interpret and present information

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.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust