Histology Associate Practitioner

1 month ago


York, York City, United Kingdom York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Associate Practitioner (AP) posts to support our registered Biomedical Scientists within the histopathology laboratory at York Hospital. This busy department provides a comprehensive diagnostic service to the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the Trust's values and behaviours.

The core hours are 08:30am until 05:00pm.

Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to arrange an informal visit prior to interview using the contact details provided.

Main Duties of the Job

It is essential for an Associate Practitioner at the Band 4 level to demonstrate competency at a Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA Band 3) level or equivalent, and have significant experience of working in a histopathology or a similar pathology environment.

Experience of embedding and microtomy is desirable. Training will be provided.

The successful applicant must have excellent organisational skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work using their own initiative to meet tight deadlines. They must be able to work with minimum supervision.

About Us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff, including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance through a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer, please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job Responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received, this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability, and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, which remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else.



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