Clinical and Technical: Collecting, using venepuncture procedures, blood samples using both vacutainer or needle and syringe Monitoring and maintaining the health, safety and security of self and patients during the venepuncture procedure. Practising within risk management Collecting samples from patients in high-risk categories and being aware of potential hazards. Following agreed protocol to minimise risk to self and others Awareness of the clinical conditions and precautions that are necessary for sample quality to be maintained during the venepuncture procedure. This includes site selection, correct use of tourniquet and selection of blood sample bottles Proficiency in performing venepuncture to meet the required standard Documenting patients notes on the clinical system, SystmOne