Histology Lab Technician — Flexible Weekend/Evening Hours

MedicsPro; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

MedicsPro is seeking an experienced Histology Associate Practitioner to support NHS Histopathology services through insourcing assignments. The role offers flexible working patterns, potentially weekend-only commitments or ongoing multi-session blocks, depending on service needs.

You will work within NHS Histopathology laboratories, embedding into local procedures after induction and contributing to day-to-day histology workflows while adhering to SOPs and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS Histopathology laboratories or equivalent.
• Competent in embedding, microtomy and routine histology activities.
• Able to follow local SOPs and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking embedding activities
• Undertaking microtomy activities
• Supporting tissue transfer and specimen handling activities
• Supporting H&E production and routine staining workflows
• Participating in quality control, block checking and slide checking activities
• Supporting wider Histology laboratory activities where required and within scope of practice
• Ensuring compliance with local SOPs, quality standards and governance requirements

Skills

Embedding

Microtomy

Histology workflows

Job description

MedicsPro is seeking an experienced Histology Associate Practitioner to support NHS Histopathology services through insourcing assignments. The role offers flexible working patterns, potentially weekend-only commitments or ongoing multi-session blocks, depending on service needs.

You will work within NHS Histopathology laboratories, embedding into local procedures after induction and contributing to day-to-day histology workflows while adhering to SOPs and governance requirements.