Debi Picton

Reliable and highly experienced Patient Transport Driver with over 21 years of experience providing safe, compassionate and efficient non-emergency patient transport services. Skilled in patient care, route planning, manual handling and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, dignity and safety. Experienced in working alongside healthcare professionals, communicating effectively under pressure and ensuring patient wellbeing throughout every journey.

Patient Transport Driver - Welsh Ambulance Service

(2019-01)

• Provide safe, punctual and efficient transport for patients attending hospital appointments, transfers and discharges.
• Assist patients with varying mobility needs, including wheelchair and stretcher transfers.
• Ensure patient comfort, dignity and wellbeing throughout every journey.
• Maintain accurate transport records, journey logs and documentation.
• Follow data protection and confidentiality policies at all times.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks and maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control.

Patient Transport Attendant - St John Ambulance – Urgent Care Service - Cardiff

(2006-01 - 2019-12)

• Responded to urgent and non-urgent calls, ensuring patients were transported safely and efficiently.
• Worked closely with clinical staff to support patient assessments and care procedures.
• Communicated effectively with control centres, healthcare professionals and members of the public.
• Maintained patient safety, dignity and reassurance in high-pressure situations.
• Completed accurate patient records and incident documentation.
• Conducted daily vehicle safety inspections and maintained infection control standards.

Career Break

(2003-01 - 2006-12)

Career break to raise a family.

Receptionist - TS Edwards Solicitors - Ystrad Mynach

(2000-01 - 2002-12)

• Welcomed clients, answered telephone enquiries and carried out general administrative duties.

Trainee Holiday Representative - Going Places

(1998-01 - 2000-12)

• Assisted customers with holiday bookings and delivered excellent customer service.

GCSEs - Afan Taf High School (1992-01 - 1998-12)

NVQ Level 2 - Administration - Afan Taf High School

Skills for Further Study / Health and Science - Afan Taf High School