Specimen Reception Evening Supervisor - ACT Pathology at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

88163.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pathology Specimen Handling, Team Supervision, Data Entry Accuracy, Patient Identification, Time Management, Communication, Organization, Troubleshooting, Prioritization

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 11 Month Contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Technical Officer 2 (PN 50607) Salary: $77,778 - $88,163 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran Section: ACT Pathology Closing Date: 27th May 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: The Specimen Reception Evening Supervisor plays a vital role in the management and running of Specimen Reception in Pathology. In this role you will be responsible for managing a team of Technical Officers, ensuring there is adequate staff coverage, the accuracy of data entry and patient identification, ensuring turnaround of results including prioritisation of specimens, and identification of urgent requests, and providing troubleshooting assistance with all enquiries. The ideal candidate will bring experience in pathology specimen handling, along with strong organisation, communication, and time management skills. They will also be capable of supervising and supporting a team within a fast-paced environment. This position is full time 12:00pm-8:00pm, with occasional participation in a 24 hour/7-day rotating roster as required. If this sounds like you, please do not hesitate to apply for this great opportunity! For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Louise Hyndes at (02) 5124 3717 or at Louise.N.Hyndes@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Manage the Specimen Reception in Pathology, supervising a team of Technical Officers to ensure accurate data entry and patient identification. Oversee the turnaround of results, prioritize urgent specimens, and provide troubleshooting assistance for enquiries.