Blood Donation Assistant- Driver

Job Summary The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) provides blood products to NHS Hospitals across Wales and is currently recruiting a full‑time Clinic Collection Assistant to include driving duties. The role involves welcoming donors, testing eligibility, taking blood, maintaining records and offering basic clinical advice and aftercare. You will also load/unload and assemble mobile donation equipment and need to be comfortable with the sight of blood. Main Duties of the Job Deliver excellent customer service and direct care to donors throughout the blood donation process. Work as part of a multi‑skilled team, maintain clinical and quality standards, perform venepuncture and driving duties, and contribute to donor safety and retention. Develop skills in venepuncture, donor screening, appointment management, and reconciliation. Flex through various teams and facilities such as blood mobiles, static sites and community clinics across a large geographical area. Ability to speak Welsh is desirable. About Us Velindre University NHS Trust offers specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and the Welsh Blood Service, bringing two divisions together. We work with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, Health Technology Wales and other partners. Founded in 1999, we pride ourselves on accountable, bold, caring and dynamic values. For more information, visit https://velindre.nhs.wales/. Details Date posted: 05 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 3 Salary: £25,313 to £26,999 a year pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time Reference number: 120-ACS026-1225 Job locations: Welsh Blood Service, Ely Valley Road, Talbot Green, CF72 9WB Job Responsibilities Vendor details and additional documents are available in the supporting files. Hours are available part‑time and full‑time. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge (Essential) Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience (evidence of autonomous practice) Full manual UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points Category C1 & D1 driving licence or commitment to obtain it within 6 months of start date Qualifications and Knowledge (Desirable) First Aid Certificate Experience (Essential) Experience working in a customer‑focused environment Experience working in a team Experience dealing with sensitive or confidential matters Experience (Desirable) Experience working with people at all levels Experience using local systems such as DATIX, ESR, Blood Establishment Computer System or other bespoke systems Skills and Attributes (Essential) Good communication, written and numeracy skills Ability and dexterity to undertake venepuncture Methodical, accurate work and follow instructions Promote and foster good working relationships within a team Standard keyboard/IT skills Confidence in automated equipment use Ability to work under pressure Initiative and independent workload management Good organisational and problem‑solving skills Skills and Attributes (Desirable) Level 1 to 5 Welsh language skills (understanding, speaking, reading, writing) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service 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 https://www.gov.uk/visas-immigration. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must 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. Employer Details Welsh Blood Service Address: Ely Valley Road, Talbot Green, CF72 9WB Website: https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr