Trosolwg o'r swydd

To provide an effective and efficient transport service which delivers and collects items such as 
laboratory specimens, post, medical records, lab stores, Pharmaceutical Products, sterile supplies, in addition to driving 
staff transportation vehicles. 
The post holder will need to have the ability to effectively communicate with health service colleagues.  

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

To undertake driving duties to the required standard subject to appropriate training, driving vehicles carefully with 
every consideration being given to the passenger, any equipment, the vehicle itself, other road users and to comply 
with Road Traffic Legislation.

The post holder will be expected to plan their journeys, considering the routes they should take, to ensure an 
efficient and effective service.

The post holder may be required to accommodate longer distance driving as part of contracts, with overnight stays 
in Hotels/Bed and breakfast ect, to be in line with driving regulations. 

The post holder is required to undertake daily vehicle checks to ensure that the vehicle is roadworthy; these checks 
shall include for example: oil, water, fuel, tyre pressure and tread condition, lights, warning devices etc.

Report defects and deficiencies of the vehicle and equipment and replace all items of vehicle inventory used in accordance with Policies and Procedures.

Responsible for vehicle upkeep, cleanliness, and maintenance. 

Ensure all safety checks  are carried out. 

To operate any communication system supplied / fitted/ operated by the Company in accordance with its Policies 
and Procedures. 

To participate in the QEF driver rota covering of shifts and duties as required / directed.

The post holder will be responsible for recording information accurately using either computerised systems or hard 
copy as required

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.

QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.

We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA). 

In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.

QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.