LGV Driver

Job summary

The Welsh Blood Service requires a competent, experienced, individual to undertake LGV driving and other transport related duties, for a fixed term / secondment of 12 months. Applicants will be required to site, set up and pack up, our Mobile Donor Units in various locations throughout South and Mid Wales. Knowledge of main and local routes within South, Mid and North Wales would be an advantage. The contracted hours are 37.5 per week, with flexible start and finish duty times based on the operational requirements of the Service. Length of duties will vary and will include early morning, late evening working hours and a possibility of weekend working. Any time worked in excess of 37.5 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 LGV 1 plus Cat C, D & E entitlements 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.

Main duties of the job

• The safe transportation and setting up of the Mobile Donor Clinics
• The collection and transportation of blood to the WBS centre and the delivery of blood and blood components to customer hospitals.
• Supporting the blood collection teams by transporting team equipment and assisting with the unloading of equipment required to operate a mobile blood donation clinic.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service. 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.

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 ouraward-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/