Key responsibilities: VENEPUNCTURE: Collect samples of blood into appropriate containers. Accurately label all samples to confirm patient identity. Ensure that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories. Check patient identification against request form identification. Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff. HEALTH AND SAFETY Operate safely in the workplace and maintain a high standard of housekeeping. Ensure all equipment is used as laid down in operating instructions. Wear appropriate uniform, protective clothing, dress as suitable to the job or as per relevant hospital policy. Ensure the safe disposal of used needles and other contaminated material. MANAGING SELF Attend training lectures, study days and workshops as and when relevant or as per instructions of the Manager. Read all relevant literature provided. Maintain an appropriate awareness of the relevant organizational policies and health & safety guidelines. GENERAL DUTIES Maintain confidentiality of patients records. Receive all relevant deliveries of goods and distribute to appropriate sections or storerooms. Perform any other appropriate duties deemed necessary by the manager. There may be a requirement to participate in the weekend rotas. * The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues. * The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation. *THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DBS DISCLOSURE