Job summary
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) service has an exciting opportunity which has arisen for Face Fit Testing Support Workers to join the HUTH Infection Prevention and Control Team, to ensure Face Fit Testing is carried out for all clinical staff in line with the legislative requirements.
Main duties of the job
You'll be using your knowledge and expertise to work closely with the IPC team in ensuring all clinical staff are Face Fit Test assessed in a timely manner, in line with the National requirements.
You will act as a role model and demonstrate that you are highly motivated, enthusiastic, well organised and are able to work independently and as part of a team and wider organisation. You will require effective communication skills and partnership working within the Trust and with other wider agencies and organisations in this role.
The team offer a supportive environment where you will be able to continue to develop both personally and professionally.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of education
- Computer literacy
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications i.e. Word, Excel, Access
Desirable
- GCSE A - C in maths or equivalent
- Face Fit Testing accredited Tester
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Prior experience of fit testing
- Prior working in the healthcare service
- IT skills -Efficient IT skills and be experienced and proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including word, excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Previous NHS Experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Able to use Patient electronic systems
- Able to pull relevant clinical information
- Knowledge of operational/ team/ incident meetings
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written at all levels within different staff groups
- Good Time management
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Good IT / Keyboard skills
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- Facilitate learning of others
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new environments
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust.
- Ability to travel to other locations as required.
- Professionalism
- Caring
- Honest
- Accountable
- Responsible Attitude
- Approachable and flexible
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of education
- Computer literacy
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications i.e. Word, Excel, Access
Desirable
- GCSE A - C in maths or equivalent
- Face Fit Testing accredited Tester
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Prior experience of fit testing
- Prior working in the healthcare service
- IT skills -Efficient IT skills and be experienced and proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including word, excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Previous NHS Experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Able to use Patient electronic systems
- Able to pull relevant clinical information
- Knowledge of operational/ team/ incident meetings
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written at all levels within different staff groups
- Good Time management
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Good IT / Keyboard skills
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- Facilitate learning of others
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new environments
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust.
- Ability to travel to other locations as required.
- Professionalism
- Caring
- Honest
- Accountable
- Responsible Attitude
- Approachable and flexible
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
