Planning and Organisation
• Works under supervision but supervision is reduced once competent

Problem Solving
• Has the ability to solve simple problems reporting non-routine matters to a supervisor/manager
• Possesses numeracy skills – e.g. statistical techniques

Teamwork and Communication
• Works to well established simple routines under regular direct supervision, with tasks and work priorities being allocated to role holders by a supervisor/manager or senior colleague
• Works effectively with others

Administrative and IT Skills
• Computer literate
• Carries out routine record keeping filing data inputting, cataloguing, logging and maintenance of simple databases, ensuring accurate records are maintained

Health and Safety
• Complies with relevant health and safety procedures affecting self and others
• Safe manual handling knowledge

CPD
• Actively demonstrates a commitment to professional development by continuing to advance knowledge, understanding and competencies

Equipment

• Report faults or damage to equipment and assist with simple maintenance tasks

Health and Safety

• Promote and follow safe working practices
• Understand and follow safety paperwork, with the ability to identify and report hazards
• Conduct routine compliance tasks
• Maintain good housekeeping, assisting with waste disposal procedures and cleaning activities

Management, Planning and Delivery

• Contribute to meetings

Leadership and Strategy

• Make suggestions to improve the service
• Contribute to and support change

Stock Control and Asset Management

• Assist with stock control and stores operations
• Assist with record keeping, inventory and asset management
• Conduct portering duties

Facility and Service Work

• With high accuracy prepare routine reagents and materials adhering to SOPs where necessary
• Operate simple equipment following instruction or SOPs and interpret simple results
• Organise laboratory spaces in preparation of scheduled activities
• Report faults or damage to infrastructure
• Set up and operate equipment following well-established procedures

Training

• Assist with the induction of new staff