To provide an effective and efficient transport service which delivers and collects items such as laboratory specimens, post, medical records, lab stores, sterile supplies, transportation vehicles. 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.
- It is of primary importance that the speed limit is adhered to in all cases, and that driving is safe and the patient is comfortable.
- these checks shall include for example: oil, water, fuel, tyre pressure and tread condition, lights, warning devices etc.
- Complete a daily VDI report for the vehicle or ensuring that where appropriate your crew member has done so before commencing a shift.
- Report defects and deficiencies of the vehicle and equipment, and replace all items of vehicle inventory used in accordance with Policies and Procedures.
- To maintain the vehicle and equipment in accordance with the organisation's infection control policy.
- Ensure a vehicle accident pack is kept on board the vehicle at all times and report any vehicle damage in accordance with company policy and procedures.
- 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. 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.
~-It is of primary importance that the speed limit is adhered to in all cases, and that driving is safe, and all staff members who use this service are comfortable. All equipment/ specimens are transported in a safe and careful manner.
~-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 will be required to meet deadlines for assisted travel for example ferrys.
~-these checks shall include for example: oil, water, fuel, tyre pressure and tread condition, lights, warning devices etc.
~-Complete a daily VDI report for the vehicle or ensuring that where appropriate your crew member has done so before commencing a shift.
~-Report defects and deficiencies of the vehicle and equipment and replace all items of vehicle inventory usedin accordance with Policies and Procedures.
~-To maintain the vehicle and equipment in accordance with the organisations infection control policy
~-Ensure a vehicle accident pack is kept on board the vehicle at all times and report any vehicle damage in accordance with company policy and procedures.
~-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.
~-To undertake all training as required by the Company, to include mandatory training.
~ This equipment should be kept clean and tidy and worn to the required standard in accordance with the Companys Policies and Procedures
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.
~-It is of primary importance that the speed limit is adhered to in all cases, and that driving is safe, and all staff members who use this service are comfortable. All equipment/ specimens are transported in a safe and careful manner.
~-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 will be required to meet deadlines for assisted travel for example ferrys.
~-these checks shall include for example: oil, water, fuel, tyre pressure and tread condition, lights, warning devices etc.
~-Complete a daily VDI report for the vehicle or ensuring that where appropriate your crew member has done so before commencing a shift.
~-Report defects and deficiencies of the vehicle and equipment and replace all items of vehicle inventory usedin accordance with Policies and Procedures.
~-To maintain the vehicle and equipment in accordance with the organisations infection control policy
~-Ensure a vehicle accident pack is kept on board the vehicle at all times and report any vehicle damage in accordance with company policy and procedures.
~-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.
~-To undertake all training as required by the Company, to include mandatory training.
~ This equipment should be kept clean and tidy and worn to the required standard in accordance with the Companys Policies and Procedures
Experience of driving commercial vehicles
Route planning skills and knowledge of local area.
Able to prioritise urgent schedules.
Knowledge/awareness of basic car maintenance
Manual Handling Skills
Driving Licence
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience of driving commercial vehicles
Route planning skills and knowledge of local area.
Able to prioritise urgent schedules.
Knowledge/awareness of basic car maintenance
Manual Handling Skills
Driving Licence
Full UK Driving Licence
QE Facilities
QEF Spire House
Glover Industrial Estate
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