Overview
The Associate Practitioner will play a key role in supporting the delivery of NHS Histology insourcing services, working in partnership with histopathology departments to enhance in-house capabilities. The contractor will contribute to operational tasks such as biopsy loading, specimen preparation, and quality assurance, collaborating closely with a dedicated team to improve laboratory productivity and performance.
Responsibilities
- Support delivery of routine Histology services.
- Participate in biopsy loading activities.
- Deliver embedding, microtomy, and harvesting activities.
- Support staining and slide preparation workflows.
- Aid in quality assurance and laboratory workflow objectives.
- Contribute towards productivity and turnaround time performance.
Requirements
- Recent Histopathology experience.
- Independent competency in embedding and microtomy.
- Experience supporting routine Histology production workflows.
- Experience working within UKAS-accredited laboratories is desirable.
- Strong understanding of Histology laboratory workflows.