Band 4 - Locum Histology Associate Practitioner - Bristol

Pulse Staffing Limited; Bath; On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Band 4 Locum Histology Associate Practitioner to join the Bristol-based laboratory team. This is a full-time, ongoing position offering core hours and a competitive hourly rate.

You will process and embed tissue samples, perform microtomy, stain slides for microscopic examination, and support pathologists in diagnostic reporting. NHS experience is preferred but not required for registration.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Histology experience

Microtomy

Staining techniques

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

NHS experience preferred

Education

Biomedical Science degree

Job description

Band 4 - Locum Histology Associate Practitioner - Bristol

Bath

Banding: Band 4

Location: Bristol

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Working Pattern: Core hours only

Hourly Rate: £14-16.50

We are currently seeking a Band 4 Associate Practitioner specialising in Histology to join our client’s team in Bristol. 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)