Job summary
- Main area
- Driver
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Some night and weekend work possible)
- Job ref
- 120-EA004-1124
- Employer
- Welsh Blood Service
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Welsh Blood Service
- Town
- Talbot Green
- Salary
- £23,970 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Delivery Driver
Band 2
Thank you for your interest in working for the Welsh Blood Service (WBS), which is a committed equal opportunities employer. WBS welcomes applications from people who share our vision;
Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.
Our values;
- Caring
- Respectful
- Accountable
and who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees, who are passionate about working in an organisation with the ambition to provide world class services & care to our donors.
The WBS is immensely proud of the vital role it plays in modern healthcare, striving to save and transform lives through the generosity of donors. WBS is an amazing place to work and develop your career. Our caring and motivated staff are designing, developing and delivering improvements, which will enable the WBS to strive towards its vision of working with our staff & the people of Wales to deliver an easy to use, safe and sustainable service for blood and stem cell donation.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
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.
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.
Working for our organisation
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/
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- C1 & D1 Driving Licence Entitlement
Desirable criteria
- CPC Qualification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Sound knowledge of Highway Code
Desirable criteria
- Advanced driving qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Substantial Driving Experience
Desirable criteria
- Sound knowledge of South, Mid and N. Wales routes
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic mechanical knowledge
Desirable criteria
- First Aid Qualification
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work to a strict time schedule
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Robert Bennett
- Job title
- Deputy Transport & Logistics Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01443 622075
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