Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL200826
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- Per annum - Pro rata
- Closing
- 11/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Pre-analytics Supervisor
Band 4
Job overview
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 panel for more information about this if required.
We offer a service to UHS, GPs in the local area and to other hospitals throughout the UK. We are a regional, supra-regional and national specialist service provider. Each pathology department works closely together and with our service users to provide excellent service to our patients.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In this role, your key responsibilities will include being a effective, flexible and compassionate team member with good leadership skills and troubleshooting skills; Able to prioritise work and adapt to changing circumstances whilst remaining calm and supportive; be able to provide clear, balanced support to Biomedical support workers and lead by example; and report to the Pre-analytics lead.
You would be responsible for (but not limited to the following):
1. Maintaining long-term consistency in the level of service the support team provide. Promoting and exhibiting the Trust values and Pre-analytics values and treating individuals with respect and dignity.
2. Processing a range of pathological specimens for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and provide accurate, timely and appropriate data. Data entry and sample preparation in our specimen reception areas.
3. Able to prioritise samples received into the laboratory arriving via patients, staff and the pneumatic sample delivery tube and having overview of day-to-day workflow and workload.
4. Dealing with enquiries from patients and clinical staff over the telephone and face to face.
5. Organising reception staff to perform duties within reception, receiving supplies, load the track and some analysers.
6. Demonstrating an organised and thorough approach to their work.
7. Assisting with quality management systems tasks such as SOP writing, audit, EQA/IQC, validation/verification under direction of registered Healthcare Scientists.
8. Assist in the supervision of trainee and laboratory support staff.; Plan rosters for laboratory support staff as required.; Carry out basic people management functions (e.g. appraisal, return to work discussion, recruitment)
9. Working on the late shift up to 2000 and some weekends and bank holidays.
Additional information
Interviews will be held from Wednesday 16th September to Thursday 17th September, 2026.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Adekemi Adenaya
[email protected]
023 8120 8355
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
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
Desirable criteria
- Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
- Previous Laboratory experience
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Adekemi Adenaya
- Job title
- Biomedical Scientist- Pre-analytics Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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