Act as the first contact point for routine daily maintenance problems on analysers. To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives. Operate and perform maintenance on a range of manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory equipment and analysers. At all times work according to policies and Standard Operative Procedures and bring to the attention of scientific staff any changes in practices. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. Adhere to correct laboratory procedures following accidents, injuries, spillages and breakages and ensure that these are reported to the appropriate officer. When problems arise know when to refer to senior and medical staff as appropriate. Schedule workload to comply with demands of laboratory workflow, adjusting in reaction to urgent specimens, telephone enquiries and requests from medical and scientific staff. Process specimens ensuring accuracy of labelling and any measurements/pipetting required. Responsible for receiving and checking deliveries. To communicate appropriate patient results to those authorised to receive them and to refer to clinical and scientific staff when required. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.