For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:- To practice the Care Certificate and support junior staff to achieve the standards. Communicate with tact, empathy, overcome barriers to understanding e.g., patients with physical impairment, mental health conditions or learning disabilities. Monitoring and recording patients vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff. Assess comfortof patient and instigate emergency procedures. Measuring and recording patients height and weight. Performing venepuncture and venous blood sampling, after training and assessment of competency. Cleaning equipment on a daily basis, including trolleys and drip stands. Informing the nurse in charge when repairs are needed. Collecting blood products from blood bank (subject to completion of part 1 blood transfusion competency) To monitor ward equipment service/calibration history and in conjunction with the ward sister/charge nurse ensure all equipment is maintained as per Trust policy.