Pre-Analytics Team Lead — Lab Services

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days holiday pro rata

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pre-analytics Supervisor to lead the reception team within Laboratory Medicine. You will support patients and clinical staff, help manage day-to-day workflow, and supervise staff while providing leadership and troubleshooting guidance.

This permanent role offers NHS-based development, with training provided; experience in NHS laboratories is advantageous.

Qualifications

• GCSE at grade 4 or above in maths, English and science.
• Foundation degree or IBMS certificate/Level 4 apprenticeship in healthcare science.

Responsibilities

• Be an effective, flexible and compassionate team member with good leadership and troubleshooting skills.
• Prioritise work and adapt to changing circumstances while remaining calm and supportive.
• Lead by example and report to the Pre-analytics lead.
• Supervise trainee and laboratory support staff and plan rosters as required.
• Work late shifts up to 20:00 and some weekends/bank holidays.

Education

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

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pre-analytics Supervisor to lead the reception team within Laboratory Medicine. You will support patients and clinical staff, help manage day-to-day workflow, and supervise staff while providing leadership and troubleshooting guidance.

This permanent role offers NHS-based development, with training provided; experience in NHS laboratories is advantageous.