Job summary A vacancy has arisen for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner within the Histopathology Department at Royal Derby Hospital. The department provides a full Diagnostic Service to Clinicians and GPs, handling approximately 50,000 tissue samples a year. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed individual with a keen interest in medical science. Demonstrable paid Pathology Laboratory experience is essential and ideally within Histology. You must be adaptable and have the ability to work within a team coping with the daily pressures of a busy and frequently changing environment. Experience of training and development of staff is highly desirable as well as experience of resolving client/customer queries. We consider the department to be very innovative, and are currently expanding our service to include a 0730-1930 working day Monday-Friday including Saturday rotations. Main duties of the job Key duties associated with this role include sample handling and preparation, input of key data, a wide range of IT duties which includes use of the quality management system, participation in audit, tissue embedding, microtomy, special stain techniques, stock control and supervision/development of Medical Laboratory Assistant staff. Full training will be given for all duties and competency will be attained through a combination of in-house training and formal assessment. The successful candidate will be expected to be at foundation degree level or equivalent, and have good IT skills. Flexibility with start and finish times is required as Associate Practitioners participate in a rota which covers part of the role. Closing date of applications: 28 May 2025 Interview date: 11 June 2025 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 320-CDCS-3620 Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Qualifications Essential Science foundation degree or equivalent (e.g. IBMS CoA parts 1 and 2) Experience Essential Pathology laboratory work demonstrable experience - handling samples Training and supporting staff development Data base information systems usage Histology laboratory experience Clerical and administration experience Desirable Experience in stock checks Communication/Working relationships Essential Handling and resolving staff or client queries Working as part of a team/communicates effectively with colleagues Professional and courteousmanner Desirable Communication with a wide range of customers Evidence of flexibility Skills Essential Evidence of extracurricular activities Evidence of IT and key board skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Science foundation degree or equivalent (e.g. IBMS CoA parts 1 and 2) Experience Essential Pathology laboratory work demonstrable experience - handling samples Training and supporting staff development Data base information systems usage Histology laboratory experience Clerical and administration experience Desirable Experience in stock checks Communication/Working relationships Essential Handling and resolving staff or client queries Working as part of a team/communicates effectively with colleagues Professional and courteousmanner Desirable Communication with a wide range of customers Evidence of flexibility Skills Essential Evidence of extracurricular activities Evidence of IT and key board skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, DE22 3NE Derby, United Kingdom