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North West London Pathology

Associate Practitioner

The closing date is 01 October 2025

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Job summary

Are you yearning for a career progression, filled with dynamic challenges and a variety of opportunities? Your search ends here!

North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts.

NWLP is based on a 'hub and spoke' structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service.

We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Associate Practitioners to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.

Why Choose Us? You will be handling a diverse workload with a wide array of surgical specimens. You'll master advanced techniques in Immunohistochemistry, embedding, microtomy, both manual and automated Special stains and digital pathology.

Most importantly you will thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment, where we prioritise training and career progression, with dedicated officers to support your journey.

Don't wait, apply to work with us today!

Main duties of the job

You will be part of an experienced and supportive histology team working within a state-of-the-art laboratory. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to progressing their career in cellular pathology and looking to benefit the care and quality of patient cases processed in the department.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Suitable applicants should have awareness of the histology laboratory. The applicant will be trained and will participate in core laboratory duties including embedding, microtomy, processing, filing and special stains. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.

We are committed to your development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.

About us

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

NWLP Induction

The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.

For 2025, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

  • Monday 6 October 2025
  • Monday 3 November 2025
  • Monday 1 December 2025

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-NWLP-335

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 0AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • A Levels Qualified, including science subject or NVQ 4 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement
  • Or proven equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
  • Willing to undergo relevant training to ensure sound relevant knowledge

Desirable

  • A pass in a science Degree

Skills / knowledge / abilities

Essential

  • Able to provide and receive complex information and to provide advice and training to other members of the team
  • Ability to follow and adhere to SOP and local policies whilst working within IS015189 standards or equivalent, fulfilling the quality requirements of UKAS
  • Evidence of ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Demonstrable passion for science

Desirable

  • Customer service skills

Experience

Essential

  • Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
  • Displays and maintains a high level of IT skills & keyboard accuracy
  • Prepared to work with biological materials

Desirable

  • Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • A Levels Qualified, including science subject or NVQ 4 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement
  • Or proven equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
  • Willing to undergo relevant training to ensure sound relevant knowledge

Desirable

  • A pass in a science Degree

Skills / knowledge / abilities

Essential

  • Able to provide and receive complex information and to provide advice and training to other members of the team
  • Ability to follow and adhere to SOP and local policies whilst working within IS015189 standards or equivalent, fulfilling the quality requirements of UKAS
  • Evidence of ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Demonstrable passion for science

Desirable

  • Customer service skills

Experience

Essential

  • Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
  • Displays and maintains a high level of IT skills & keyboard accuracy
  • Prepared to work with biological materials

Desirable

  • Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North West London Pathology

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 0AP


Employer's website

https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West London Pathology

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 0AP


Employer's website

https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager

Alpana Vithal

Alpana.Vithal@Nhs.Net

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-NWLP-335

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 0AP


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