Company: QE Facilities

Apply for the Transport Driver – NUTH

Location: Washington

Job Description:

Main area QEF Grade QEF Grade A-10 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time and Part time available) Job ref 297-QEF-8102988

Employer QE Facilities Employer type NHS Site QEF Spire House Town Washington Salary 25,272 Closing 21/07/2026 23:59

Transport Driver – NUTH

QEF Grade A-10

In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. If you have gaps you will be required to provide character references. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

Job overview

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.empathic and reassuring, timely manner to defined standards and maintaining journey records.The post holder will need to have the ability to effectively communicate with patients, relatives and health service colleagues. They will also provide a quality service to the patient, their relatives and carers ensuring safety whilst in the care of QE Facilities.

Main duties of the job

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 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 will be required to meet deadlines for assisted travel for example ferry’s.
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.
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.
Remove and replace soiled items and equipment in order to maintain sanitary conditions.
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.
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.
To undertake all training as required by the Company, to include mandatory training.
To wear Personal Protective Equipment (Uniform etc.) as supplied by the Company. This equipment should be kept clean and tidy and worn to the required standard in accordance with the Company’s Policies and Procedures.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 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 will be required to meet deadlines for assisted travel for example ferry’s.
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.
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.
Remove and replace soiled items and equipment in order to maintain sanitary conditions.
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.
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.
To undertake all training as required by the Company, to include mandatory training.
To wear Personal Protective Equipment (Uniform etc.) as supplied by the Company. This equipment should be kept clean and tidy and worn to the required standard in accordance with the Company’s Policies and Procedures.

Person specification

Experience

Experience of driving commercial vehicles
Experience or knowledge of Patient Transport Services & working in an NHS / Health Care Environment

Knowledge

Experience & knowledge of Patient Transport Services
Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to express empathy
Route planning skills and knowledge of local area.
Ability to respond to traffic problems, re-routing as required avoiding delays in transportation of patients and/or specimens.
Able to prioritise urgent schedules.
Knowledge of health & safety regulations and expectations
Knowledge/awareness of basic car maintenance
Manual Handling Skills (movement of patients & equipment

Driving Licence

Full UK Driving Licence
First Aid
Basic Vehicle Maintenance
Categories C1 & D1 on driving licence
Customer Services NVQ

Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is a smoke free organisation in line with Smoke Free Gateshead

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Posted: July 11th, 2026