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About the Role

This is a senior, expert-level role for a practitioner who values autonomy, precision, and professional credibility within the Histology team at HCA Laboratories. The laboratories are designed to support advanced practice and high-quality diagnostics, providing the tools and environment needed to work at the top of your profession. As an Expert Practitioner, you will be part of a highly specialized service supporting acute care, operating with independence on complex specimens and acting as a role model for quality, consistency, and best practice. This role suits someone who takes pride in expert practice, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to contribute to the development of standards and ways of working.

Responsibilities

Dissect diagnostic A–E graded histopathology specimens across a wide range of tissue types, from benign to complex malignant cases, in line with SOPs based on RCPath guidelines
Support the retention of UKAS accreditation within the Histology dissection service, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance
Troubleshoot and resolve technical or workflow issues within dissection, using advanced expertise to maintain efficiency and accuracy
Plan, prioritise and manage workload effectively to meet turnaround times in a high throughput laboratory environment
Work in line with HCA policies and procedures, acting as a role model for best practice and professional standards

Requirements

Extensive experience in histopathology dissection, including independent handling of A–E graded specimens across a range of benign and malignant tissue types
Strong working knowledge of RCPath guidelines and UKAS standards, with a consistent, quality-focused approach to SOPs
Proven ability to work autonomously at an advanced level, demonstrating confidence, accuracy, and sound judgement in complex dissection
Experience working in a fast-paced laboratory environment, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet demanding turnaround times
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the confidence to troubleshoot and resolve dissection-related issues

Location

London

Work Type

Full time
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday
Permanent

Experience Level

Senior
Expert-level

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary, dependent upon experience

Benefits

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

About the Company

HCA UK is one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare in the UK, having invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group offers unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both mental and physical wellbeing. HCA UK believes that by caring for its colleagues, it empowers them to provide exceptional care for patients. The company's mission is to be committed to the care and improvement of human life. Core values include: Unique and Individual, Kindness and compassion, Honesty, integrity and fairness, Loyalty, respect and dignity.

Equal Opportunity

As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.