About This Role
This laboratory technician role involves supporting NHS Histopathology services through insourcing assignments, focusing on routine histology tasks. It suits an experienced Histology Associate Practitioner looking for flexible working patterns, from weekend-only to ongoing multi-session commitments.
Responsibilities
- Undertake embedding activities
- Undertake microtomy activities
- Support tissue transfer and specimen handling activities
- Support H&E production and routine staining workflows
- Participate in quality control, block checking, and slide checking activities
- Support wider Histology laboratory activities where required and within scope of practice
- Ensure compliance with local SOPs, quality standards, and governance requirements
Requirements
- Recent experience working within an NHS Histopathology laboratory
- Demonstrate competency in embedding, microtomy, and/or other routine Histology laboratory activities relevant to the assignment
- Be confident working independently following local induction
- Follow local laboratory procedures and SOPs
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Work within the scope of their competence and role
Important Details
- Schedule: Saturday and Sunday working; afternoon and evening weekday sessions; multiple sessions per week; ongoing commitments based on laboratory requirements and workforce availability. Working patterns will be agreed individually based on availability and service needs.
Application Process
- Submit current CV
- Submit availability
- Submit preferred working pattern
- Submit summary of Histopathology experience
- Submit details of relevant Histology competencies, including embedding and microtomy experience
