Associate Practitioner
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, NR4 7UB
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
Posts are available in the Histopathology Department. This presents an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team working in a busy modern t...
- The successful applicant will work in all areas of the service, on rotation with other staff. This post will provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience in routine histopathology including:
- Mohs sectioning and frozen section technique.
- Immunocytochemistry.
- Specialist section cutting/embedding
- Category A specimen transfer
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Qualifications
Essential
- Either a Institute of Biomedical Science Support Staff Certificate of Achievement Level 2 or Foundation degree in Biomedical Science (or Healthcare Science) or working towards. If working towards, the post holder will be expected to attain the qualification within a period specified by the department
Experience
Essential
- Able to make decisions on the suitability of samples for diagnostic testing, including making judgements relating to specimen reception, section cutting, embedding, processing and staining.
- Possess an in depth knowledge of histopathology techniques performed within this discipline.
- Possess IT skills, be able to use the laboratory information management system for data entry and queries relating to specimen progression. May also use spreadsheets to input data. Have knowledge of the Data Protection Act.
Skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity where attention to detail and accuracy is essential and able to demonstrate excellent hand/eye coordination. (Section cutting, embedding and specimen handling in cut-up). Basic keyboard skills.
- Time management skills, with the ability to use initiative and prioritise own work tasks to ensure efficient through put of work.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
29 August 2026
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