About this role
Job summary
The driver is an integral part of the blood collection/delivery operation. Duties include the transportation of blood to the WBS centre, delivery of blood and blood components to customer hospitals in the South/Mid Wales area and the delivery of the Public Health Wales (PHW) service level agreement. Additional duties include the delivery of blood and commercial blood products to the Welsh Blood Service Stock Holding Unit (SHU) in North East Wales and the return of blood to the processing laboratory at Talbot Green.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 18 months. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.PLEASE NOTE Applicants will need to get permission from their line manager before submitting their interest, a release form to be included with your application form can be downloadedhere. (This form is for the staff member and line manager to complete and return to you)
Main duties of the job
The Welsh Blood Service requires a competent individual to undertake driving and other transport related duties. Knowledge of main and local routes within South, Mid and North Wales would be an advantage. The contracted hours are 18.75 per week, with flexible start and finish duty times based on the operational requirements of the Service. Length of duties will vary and may include occasional night working hours and a possibility of weekend working. Any time worked in excess of 18.75 hours will be paid at the appropriate rate.
Applicants will be expected to work flexible hours. Effective communication skills are essential, as part of the role will involve dealing with external contacts. A current driving licence with C1 and D1 entitlement is essential.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Mr. Clive Francis, Transport Manager on 01443 622095 or Mr Robert Bennett, Deputy Transport Manager on 01443 622075.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifcations Essential
C1 & D1 Driving Licence Entitlement
Desirable
CPC Qualification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Sound knowledge of Highway Code
Desirable
Advanced driving qualification
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Substantial Driving Experience
Desirable
Sound knowledge of South, Mid and N. Wales routes
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Basic mechanical knowledge
Desirable
First Aid Qualification
Skills and Attributes Essential
Ability to work to a strict time schedule
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Welsh Blood Service
Address Welsh Blood Service
Ely Valley Road
Talbot Green
CF72 9WB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)