SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL To receive, label and centrifuge clinical samples and to enter patient details into the laboratory computer system, data entry. Responding to telephone enquiries To ensure safe handling of hazardous and infective materials according to defined protocols, fully training given. To comply with all Departmental, Directorate, Trust and Statutory policies To ensure that a high standard of care and service is maintained to patients, members of staff and the general public in accordance with Directorate Polices To assist in the training of Students, Trainees and new MLAs within the Central Specimen Reception (CSR) DEVELOPMENT / COMMUNICATION To ensure personal compliance with regards to mandatory, professional and personal development according to service needs Maintain an appropriate up to date knowledge base To ensure personal compliance with professional codes of conduct Attendance at relevant meetings and Staff Service Review Meetings Maintain awareness of future needs and contribute towards service developments Maintenance of personal training log in conjunction with Section Leader. To attend annual appraisal Comply with attached general requirements