Technical & Scientific To undertake, under suitable supervision, preventative maintenance schedules on laboratory equipment as appropriate. To, under suitable supervision, prepare and store reagents for use in laboratory investigations whilst being conscious of the very high cost of some of these. To, under suitable supervision, perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations, in a safe, efficient and time manner. To, under suitable supervision, measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. To report to a Senior Biomedical Scientist where there is a situation that may cause a service delivery failure. To, under suitable supervision, process potentially infections materials (swab/tissues/bodily fluids) for microbiological testing. To work under supervision in Containment Level 3 facilities and be competent in handling Hazard Group 3 pathogens. To assist the Senior Biomedical Scientists in the evaluation of new methodologies and laboratory technology. To participate in research and development projects. To, under suitable supervision, interpret laboratory results and take appropriate actions to ensure they benefit the patient. To, under suitable supervision, be responsible for the computer input and release of laboratory results that require no further clinical authorisation. To assist in patient management by ordering, under suitable supervision, first-line and follow-up laboratory procedures as indicated from given clinical information and results of primary tests, respectively. To report clinically significant and/or abnormal results to senior technical or medical staff as appropriate. To participate in audits internal, external and clinical as requried. To communicate authorised test results to clinicians by telephone.Laboratory Informatics To comply with local and national policies for the secure and confidential storage of patient and other laboratory information. To, under suitable supervision, use the Laboratory Information System according to authorised protocols. To maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases. To undertake required and essential training to keep abreast of changes and meet legal requirements regarding use of information systems.Administrative To ensure compliance with good work practices required for accreditation to ISO 15189:2012 standard. To assist in the maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures. To inform Senior Biomedical Scientist when stocks of reagents and consumables are running low. To train, develop and assess the competence of Medical Laboratory Assistants and Associate Practitioners. To supervise the work performance of Medical Laboratory Assistants and Associate Practitioners.General To, whilst under supervision, maintain a working knowledge of all sections within the department and rotate into other sections as appropriate in order to guarantee continuity of service. To, whilst under supervision, plan and organise work within the demands of the team. Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by Laboratory Manager that is commensurate with grade and status. To respond to incoming telephone enquiries in a polite and efficient manner. To contribute to the core activities of the Laboratory as defined in the Departmental Business Plan, commensurate with grade and status. To demonstrate continued professional development in order to obtain the knowledge and skills required to gain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. To participate in the staff appraisal process. To cooperate with other departmental and hospital staff as required, promoting awareness of the professional image of Pathology throughout the Trust.