Pre-analytics Supervisor
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 11/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pre-analytics section in Laboratory Medicine as a Supervisor. The role involves providing ongoing support to patients and clinical staff, processing pathological specimens, and managing day-to-day workflow. You will also deal with enquiries, organise reception staff, and assist with quality management tasks. This is a key leadership role that offers a rewarding and challenging work environment.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain long-term consistency in the level of service provided by the support team.
- Process a range of pathological specimens for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes.
- Prioritise samples received into the laboratory and oversee day-to-day workflow.
- Deal with enquiries from patients and clinical staff over the telephone and face to face.
- Organise reception staff to perform duties within reception, including receiving supplies and loading equipment.
- Assist in the supervision of trainee and laboratory support staff, including planning rosters and carrying out basic people management functions.
Essential criteria
- GCSE grade 4 and above (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science
- Science focussed Foundation degree or equivalent Or IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 2 or equivalent Or Level 4-degree apprenticeship in healthcare science or equivalent
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Desirable criteria
- Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
- Previous Laboratory experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 10d ago · Closes in 5d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Pre-analytics Supervisor
The closing date is 11 September 2026
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Pre-analytics Supervisor
Contract Type: Permanent
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the Pre-analytics section in Laboratory Medicine who are looking for a team of dedicated, enthusiastic people to join our team of Pre-analytics (Reception) supervisors. They are a core part of the team providing on-going support to patients and clinical staff. This is a key leadership role within Pre-analytics which will broaden your experience and provide a rewarding challenging work environment. Previous NHS laboratory experience is an advantage although full training for the role will be provided.
ABOUT THE TEAM The department operates between 8am and 8pm, 7 days a week (including weekends and bank holidays). 8pm to 8am are covered by the shift associate practitioners. We are looking for individuals to work on a full-time basis Monday to Friday 0800-1600 on a few occasions and mainly from 1200-2000. This will include working some weekends and Bank holidays. Please contact the p
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