Histology Lab — Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Staff benefits

Job summary

The Department of Histopathology at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Associate Practitioners to support specimen dissection, preparation and processing at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital site. You will work with a team delivering histology services in a high‑volume laboratory, contributing to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

Participation in extended hours, including 8am–8pm Monday to Friday, weekends and bank holidays, is expected.

Qualifications

• Operate a wide range of histology equipment safely and accurately.
• Embed surgical specimens into paraffin wax according to protocol.
• Section paraffin blocks according to protocol.
• Apply tinctorial staining techniques and perform immunohistochemistry.
• Photograph and archive specimen images; handle reagents safely including formalin.
• Prepare solutions per SOP with COSHH compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wide range of histology equipment safely and accurately.
• Embed surgical specimens into paraffin wax according to protocol.
• Section paraffin material according to protocol.
• Perform tinctorial staining techniques.
• Perform routine immunohistochemistry techniques.
• Orientate and photograph specimens and archive the images.
• Handle reagents safely, including formalin, and dispose of chemicals per COSHH.

Skills

Histology techniques

Immunohistochemistry

Specimen handling

Safety & COSHH compliance

Education

IBMS portfolio training

Tools

Histology equipment

Paraffin embedding

Job description

The Department of Histopathology at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Associate Practitioners to support specimen dissection, preparation and processing at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital site. You will work with a team delivering histology services in a high‑volume laboratory, contributing to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

Participation in extended hours, including 8am–8pm Monday to Friday, weekends and bank holidays, is expected.