Job Purpose: To obtain venous blood samples from patients, as required by the medical staff for laboratory investigations in clinic environments and patients' own homes. Duties and Responsibilities Key Responsibilities To obtain venous blood samples from patients in a safe and professional manner and to follow agreed protocols and techniques of blood collection to identify each patient. Working alone in the surgery and patients' homes. To communicate with the patients and carers whilst performing the procedure, explaining the task being performed. Undertake appropriate training to ensure practice is maintained and updated. Practice and promote approved and up-to-date methods and techniques relating to blood collection. Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity to ensure that the specimen containers are consistent with that of the request forms and ensuring specimens are stored appropriately for collection. Accurate completion of templates within patient records on the clinical system, SystmOne. To address and work with all patients in a professional and supportive manner. Ensure that blood samples are taken before Transport collection. To maintain clinical activity records pertaining to the service according to required standards. Ensure that all Orchard Surgery policies relating to infection control, confidentiality, and Health and Safety are observed. Any other duties as may be responsibly required within the post. General To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers, and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g., Infection Control, Health & Safety, COSHH, etc.) are implemented and adhered to. To always promote a professional approach by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice. Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions. Taking responsibility for own development, learning, and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time. Assist with the implementation of standards, guidelines, and policies.