NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Stores Operative/HGV Driver

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Job summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership provides Clinical Logistics Transport Service across all Health Boards in Wales via its Health Courier Service, and is seeking a HGV Driver/Storekeeper to join this service based in the Newport area, serving South East Wales.

On average, the service sorts (via its own mail sorting hubs), delivers and collects over 120,000 items of mail/medical notes per week, and transports in excess of 5 million movements of samples of Blood Products and Pathology in accordance with Accord Dangereux Routier, Good Manufacturing Practice & legislative requirements per year.

*THIS ROLE REQUIRES HGV CAT C LICENSE AND CPC*

Main duties of the job

As a Health Courier Service Driver/Storekeeper you will be responsible for stock items in stores centres and also for the safe and secure transport, distribution and replenishment of NHS Pathology, Blood/Blood Products, Secure and Non-Secure Stationery, Laundry, Mail/Records and Stock items such as medical consumables (e.g. needles/syringes/containers) that are distributed to primary health care sites (Hospitals, GP practices, pharmacies, opticians, dental surgeries) across NHS Wales.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

*THIS ROLE REQUIRES HGV CAT C LICENSE AND CPC*

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do.We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.

Details

Date posted

25 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

043-EA054-0624

Job locations

Green Vale Laundry Services

Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


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

Experience

Essential

  • Driving a range of vans
  • Dealing with customers
  • Sound geographical knowledge of area served
  • HGV Cat C
  • HGV CPC

Desirable

  • ADR Awareness

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Full Driving Licence
  • Moving & Handling and Awareness of Health and Safety

Desirable

  • Basic Knowledge of Vehicle Maintenance
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Driving a range of vans
  • Dealing with customers
  • Sound geographical knowledge of area served
  • HGV Cat C
  • HGV CPC

Desirable

  • ADR Awareness

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Full Driving Licence
  • Moving & Handling and Awareness of Health and Safety

Desirable

  • Basic Knowledge of Vehicle Maintenance

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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Green Vale Laundry Services

Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Green Vale Laundry Services

Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Area Manager ABUHB

Patrick Norvill

Patrick.norvill@wales.nhs.uk

07811753190

Details

Date posted

25 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

043-EA054-0624

Job locations

Green Vale Laundry Services

Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Supporting documents

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