KEY DUTIES To manage own clinical case load. 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 Manager Responsible for taking reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other may be affected by their acts or omissions. Work unsupervised. Report accidents or incidents to patients or self which occur whilst on duty to the care manager. Complete appropriate forms immediately and participate in any investigations as necessary. Report any complaints to the phlebotomy manager and participate in any investigation as necessary CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Safe collection of routine venous blood samples from patients attending the hospital /outpatientdepartments health centres/clinics 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 bycompletion of shift of duty. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Comply with the Trusts policy on documentation in relation to recording of blood tests etc., including dataentry 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 theservice so long as the duties do not exceed the level of responsibility expected for the grade of the post. 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 to share knowledge, ideas and acknowledge anydevelopments\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 accordancewith 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 e.g., Oral GlucoseTolerance Test/ blood culture collection. 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.