Associate Practitioner Cellular Pathology | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Bolton is looking for an Associate Practitioner in Histopathology to process tissue specimens and maintain quality standards. The role involves working within a team to perform testing and assist with dissection and specimen preparation. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in Histopathology and a commitment to high-quality patient care. This position offers a stimulating work environment in a well-rated trust.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Histopathology.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Skills in routine processing and testing.

Responsibilities

• Process histopathology tissue specimens and non-gynae samples.
• Maintain departmental protocols in line with ISO 15189.
• Perform automated and manual tests throughout the department.

Skills

Routine processing of histopathology tissue specimens

Ability to maintain departmental protocols

Teamwork skills

Experience in embedding and microtomy

Special stains expertise

Job description

Overview

We have two vacancies for Associate Practitioner posts available for candidates with relevant experience in Histopathology to work within the Cellular Pathology Department at Royal Bolton Hospital. One permanent and one fixed term/secondment. The successful candidates will form part of a team which prides itself on consistently meeting the RCPath turnaround time targets. The post holder will rotate throughout the department and will be actively involved in assisting dissections as well as undertaking embedding, microtomy and special stains.

Please note these posts are not intended for trainee BMS candidates looking to complete the registration portfolio.

Role and Responsibilities

• Routine processing of histopathology tissue specimens and non-gynae samples.
• Maintain all departmental protocols in line with ISO 15189 standards.
• Work as part of a team of scientific and ancillary staff to ensure quality of all tests using internal and external quality schemes.
• Perform specialist automated and manual tests throughout the department and be involved in auditing processes, reagent control, and maintenance of equipment.
• Rotate through all sections of the department including microtomy, embedding and special stains.
• Assist dissection/specimen reception and perform non-gynae cytology sample preparation techniques.
• Assist the specimen reception team and embed/section PM and surgical samples; perform microtomy and special stains; equipment maintenance and data logging/archiving as required.

About Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton with 678 beds. The CQC has rated us as Good with Outstanding leadership. We have good clinical performance and sound operations rooted in patient safety and a highly engaged workforce whose dedication to patient care creates a warm and welcoming working environment. The trust values of Vision, Openness, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence are at the core of all we do.

Advert Closing

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025.