Histology Lab Support Specialist Flexible NHS Shifts

MedicsPro; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

MedicsPro is seeking an experienced Histology Medical Laboratory Assistant to support NHS Histopathology services through insourcing assignments. The role offers flexible patterns, from weekend-only commitments to ongoing sessions, depending on service needs.

You will work within NHS Histopathology laboratories, following inductions and local procedures to assist with specimen reception, data entry, tissue transfer, and documentation, while maintaining traceability and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in an NHS Histopathology laboratory.
• Experience supporting specimen reception, booking-in or laboratory support activities.
• Ability to work independently following local induction.
• Follow local laboratory procedures and SOPs.
• Work within the scope of your competence and role.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support specimen receipt, registration and booking-in activities.
• Support laboratory data entry and sample tracking activities.
• Support specimen preparation and tissue transfer workflows.
• File and retrieve slides, tissue blocks and laboratory records.
• Support stock control and reagent preparation activities.
• Maintain specimen traceability and laboratory documentation requirements.
• Assist broader Histology laboratory activities as required within scope of practice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

NHS Histopathology experience

Job description

MedicsPro is seeking an experienced Histology Medical Laboratory Assistant to support NHS Histopathology services through insourcing assignments. The role offers flexible patterns, from weekend-only commitments to ongoing sessions, depending on service needs.

You will work within NHS Histopathology laboratories, following inductions and local procedures to assist with specimen reception, data entry, tissue transfer, and documentation, while maintaining traceability and quality standards.