Laboratory Technician

MedicsPro; East Midlands; Presencial; GBP 28 000 - 41 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conhecimentos

Embedding

Microtomy

Histology workflows

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you an experienced Histology Associate Practitioner interested in competitively paid opportunities to support NHS Histopathology services through insourcing assignments?

This opportunity offers flexible working patterns and may range from weekend-only commitments to ongoing multi-session assignments, depending on service requirements and workforce availability.

The Opportunity

Successful candidates will work as part of dedicated Histology insourcing teams within NHS Histopathology laboratories, supporting the delivery of routine Histology services.

Following induction into local laboratory procedures and workflows, you will contribute to the day-to-day delivery of Histology services while working within your scope of competence and local laboratory requirements.

Key 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

Working Pattern

Assignments are expected to operate through a combination of:

• Saturday and Sunday working
• Afternoon and evening weekday sessions
• Ongoing commitments based on laboratory requirements and workforce availability

Working patterns will be agreed individually based on availability and service needs.

Competitive Rates

Competitive rates available and discussed during the application and onboarding process (Ltd Company basis).

Rates, engagement model, working patterns and assignment terms are subject to final contract award, SDS determination and client requirements.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Have 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