Welsh Blood Service

Transfusion Laboratory Services Administrator

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Job summary

The Transfusion Laboratory Services department at the Welsh Blood Service is looking for a new Transfusion Laboratory Services Administrator; this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, forward thinking individual to join our dynamic team responsible for the provision of blood components across Wales.

It is essential that the successful candidate is methodical in the presentation of their work and possess excellent time management skills. They will need to have flair for maintaining a robust administrative system, demonstrate IT skills (specifically using Microsoft Office packages), be disciplined in their approach to their work, but also be flexible and willing to learn and adapt, in a fast paced environment.

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

Key aspects of this role include:

Scheduling meetings and preparing relevant documentation (minutes, action logs, reports etc.),

Supporting the departmental training & education function,

Responding to email and telephone enquiries,

Processing payroll information,

Placing and receipting orders (on Oracle system),

Responding to staff enquiries and

Assisting with the day-to-day running of the office.

For further information, please contact Georgia Stephens, Head of Transfusion Laboratory Services by email georgia.stephens@wales.nhs.uk

About us

Here atVelindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centreand ouraward-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand 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 morehttps://velindre.nhs.wales/

Details

Date posted

25 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-AC029-1024

Job locations

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Talbot Green

CF72 9WB


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

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

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • GCSE English, maths A - C grade or equivalent
  • NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification/experience.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Formal Minute taking
  • Extensive use of Windows based applications at ECDL level or equivalent.
  • Organising/ coordinating multiple internal and external meetings using own initiative to prioritise activities and meet deadlines

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of communicating with different levels of staff
  • Experience of operating Microsoft Office Suite.
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • GCSE English, maths A - C grade or equivalent
  • NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification/experience.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Formal Minute taking
  • Extensive use of Windows based applications at ECDL level or equivalent.
  • Organising/ coordinating multiple internal and external meetings using own initiative to prioritise activities and meet deadlines

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of communicating with different levels of staff
  • Experience of operating Microsoft Office Suite.

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).

Additional information

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


Employer's website

https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Blood Service

Address

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Talbot Green

CF72 9WB


Employer's website

https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Transfusion Laboratory Services

Georgia Stephens

Georgia.Stephens@wales.nhs.uk

01443622013

Details

Date posted

25 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-AC029-1024

Job locations

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Talbot Green

CF72 9WB


Supporting documents

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