Blood Donation Assistant- Driver
Welsh Blood Service
Talbot Green, CF72 9WBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,819 to £31,626
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) provides blood products to NHS Hospitals across Wales and is currently recruiting a full time Clinic Collection Assistan...
The role will deliver both excellent customer service and direct care to donors throughout the blood donation process. You will be working as part of a multi-skilled team committed to creating a caring environment and excellent customer service experience whilst identifying and meeting the expectation of individual donors so that blood is donated safely and donors are encouraged to return. This will include delivering high standards in customer service, performing venepuncture and driving duties.
Working to agreed clinical and quality standards and procedures to safeguard donor and patient safety.
It will be the requirement of the post holder to develop skills in the areas of venepuncture, donor screening, meeting and greeting, appointment management and reconciliation in addition to core skills.
There will be a requirement for all staff to flex through various teams and blood collection facilities such as blood mobiles, static sites and community clinics covering a large geographical area.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
There are hours available part time and full time
At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.
As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.
Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.
Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.
If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 qualification; or equivalent experience e.g. evidence of autonomous practice
- Must hold a full manual UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points
- Must hold a Category C1 & D1 driving licence or commit to undertaking training to obtain the licence within 6 months of start date
Experience
Essential: - Experience of working within a customer focused environment. Experience of working in a team. Experienced in dealing with sensitive or confidential matters.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people at all levels. Experience of using local systems, e.g. 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. Able to work methodically and accurately and follow instructions. Demonstrate the ability to promote and foster good working relationships within a team. Standard keyboard/IT skills. Confident in the use of automated equipment. Ability to work under pressure. Able to work methodically and accurately. Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload. Good organisational skills.
Desirable: - Level 1 to 5 Welsh Language skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Other
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Provenance
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First seen
29 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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