Locum Histology Associate Practitioner - Yorkshire

Pulse Healthcare; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is actively seeking a Locum Histology Associate Practitioner in West Yorkshire. This full-time, ongoing role offers core hours and a competitive hourly rate. The candidate will work within a busy laboratory service alongside experienced staff.

Responsibilities include processing and embedding tissue samples, performing microtomy, and staining slides for microscopic examination, while supporting pathologists in diagnostic reporting. Prior NHS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• HCPC registration not required.
• NHS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and embed tissue samples.
• Perform microtomy.
• Stain slides for microscopic examination.
• Support pathologists in diagnostic reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Histology experience

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

Locum Histology Associate Practitioner - Yorkshire

Banding: Band 4

Location: West Yorkshire

Start Date: November

Duration: Ongoing

Working Pattern: Core hours only

Hourly Rate: £14-16

We are currently seeking a Band 4 Associate Practitioner specialising in Histology to join our client’s team in West Yorkshire. This is a full-time, ongoing position working core hours only, offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to contribute to a busy and well-established laboratory service.

Key Responsibilities

You will process and embed tissue samples, perform microtomy, and stain slides for microscopic examination. You will support pathologists in diagnostic reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registration not required
• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Experience in Histology within a clinical laboratory
• Experience with microtomy and staining techniques
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• NHS experience (preferred)

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your application and placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.