KEY DUTIES To manage own patient list. To work as part of a team but to also act autonomously within the clinical setting. Promote good public relations with patients. Accountable for own actions Responsible for personal effective time management and organisational skills Work without direct supervision reporting to the Phlebotomy Service Lead Responsible for taking reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others. Work unsupervised. Report accidents or incidents (to patients or self) which occur whilst on duty to the care manager. Complete appropriate forms as soon as possible and participate in any investigations as necessary. Report any complaints to the Phlebotomy Service Lead and participate in any investigation as necessary. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Safe collection of routine venous blood samples from patients as requested by doctor and\or nurses in line with Trust Policy Prepare blood samples for transport ensuring stability and safety To make informed decisions relating to patient care and safety To comply with identified operational procedures regarding blood sample collection To adhere to the Trusts Health and Safety at Work Policy To ensure that own phlebotomy trolley is cleaned thoroughly and restocked with consumables by completion of duty. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Comply with the Trusts policy on documentation in relation to recording of blood tests etc., including data entry onto computer systems as required Always maintain confidentiality. To undertake such other agreed duties as may be appropriate to the post for the efficient provision of the service. To maintain appropriate ordering of equipment and ensure same is fit for purpose To ensure Line Manager is kept informed regarding absence due to sickness, as soon as possible To provide Line Manager with a minimum four weeks notice for any annual leave requests To ensure effective communications with Line Manager To attend regular team meetings in order to share knowledge, ideas and acknowledge any developments\changes that impact upon the phlebotomists role TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To participate in continuing education and to implement evidence-based practice To assist the Senior Phlebotomist in the training and supervision of new staff members in accordance with the training policies. To act as support to other members of staff. To engage in additional training to meet the changing demands of phlebotomy clinics Attend necessary mandatory training as identified by the Trust RESEARCH & AUDIT To identify and manage clinical risk and to report concerns to line manager. To participate in data collection for audit purposes relating to the phlebotomy service To ensure relevant research and audit outcomes are implemented in practice