To participate in the reception, checking and labelling of all types of specimens processed by the HPV Cytology department To enter patient details onto the Winpath Enterprise Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and to look up/print previous patient history on to the Open Exeter System. To liaise with users regarding errors in patient and specimen identification, returning of samples to the sender when appropriate, and recording errors To work with potentially hazardous laboratory chemicals appropriately and safely in accordance with laboratory procedures, COSHH and the BSPS Health & Safety Policy Perform a variety of manual laboratory procedures, under indirect supervision from Registered Biomedical Scientist staff. To follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and to be proactive in the development of these by suggesting improvements, and piloting revisions To comply with the BSPS health and safety procedures and laboratory codes of practice at all times and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures To use and maintain Cytology laboratory equipment within the department according to BSPS, Trust and departmental policies To ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of the specimen preparation laboratories including the correct use of disinfectants and detergents according to COSHH regulations and laboratory protocols To carry out duties within the HPV Cytology Department as and when required by management To answer telephone enquiries in accordance with laboratory protocol in order to provide an effective and user-friendly service To be responsible for the training of new starters in HPV Specimen Reception in accordance with departmental protocols. To deliver refresher training for Band 2 MLA staff in the HPV specimen reception facility To supervise Band 2 staff in HPV SR when the team supervisors are absent. To assist the departmental training officer in maintaining the competency of staff in HPV SR. To have the skills necessary to use the HPV Specimen Reception IT systems including BSPS Laboratory information Management system (LIMS) (Winpath Enterprise) and the CSAS Open Exeter database.