Specimen Reception Supervisor – Biochemistry Lab

NHS Scotland; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Development opportunities

Enhanced holiday pay

NHS discounts

Employee support & counselling

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, base location Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, seeks a supervisor for Healthcare Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners in the Biochemistry specimen reception team. You will ensure a high-quality, timely pre-analytical service and lead staff to meet service demands.

The role is permanent and full-time with shift patterns 08:00–20:00, Monday through Sunday, and involves coordinating workloads, mentoring staff, and applying technical knowledge to support

Qualifications

• HNC, SVQ Level 3, SCQF Level 7 or equivalent qualification in a science subject.
• Additional theoretical or applied training to diploma-equivalent level.
• In-depth knowledge of specimen reception duties and procedures.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical staff support skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support HCSWs and APs in specimen reception.
• Ensure the provision of a high-quality, timely, cost-efficient pre-analytical service.
• Organise staff and workloads to maintain an efficient departmental workflow.
• Prioritise urgent requests to meet service demands.
• Balance routine and specialist laboratory areas effectively.
• Advise and support staff using technical knowledge.

Skills

Staff supervision

Laboratory knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

HNC/SVQ Level 3/SCQF Level 7 in science

Diploma-equivalent training

Specimen reception knowledge

Lab reception procedures

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, base location Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, seeks a supervisor for Healthcare Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners in the Biochemistry specimen reception team. You will ensure a high-quality, timely pre-analytical service and lead staff to meet service demands.

The role is permanent and full-time with shift patterns 08:00–20:00, Monday through Sunday, and involves coordinating workloads, mentoring staff, and applying technical knowledge to support