Fit Tester. Luton and Bedfordshire

East London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for providing a fit testing service for all staff that may be required to wear tight fitting respirators (re-usable or single use) as part of the job. The post holder will be fully trained for both the qualitative and quantitative fit testing methods. The post holder will be responsible for providing a high level of comprehensive support to staffbeing mask fit tested. Car owner required.

Main duties of the job

You will learn the ability to fit and adjust masks and to work methodically and accurately through the testing process. You will keep written and electronic records.

Conducts FFP3 fit-testing procedures with employees and providers to ensure proper respirator sizing and style is issued.
Issues FFP3 replacement masks to employees as needed.
Maintains the inventory of respirators, testing solutions, and other fit-testing supplies.
Answers phone to schedule appointments for fit-testing employees and providers.
Explains the importance of FFP3 respirators and their role in infection prevention.
Screens employees and providers to ensure they are suitable for FPP£ respirator use and testing
Inputs data into spreadsheets tracking the issuing and use of FFP3 respirators.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Date posted

17 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,597 a year Per Annum inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CP5274787

Job locations

CORP Corporate General Covid Costs

Multiple ELFT sites across Luton and Bedfordshire.

Bedford

MK42 0DS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

o. Educated to a GCSE level or equivalent with grace C and above in English and Maths.

Desirable

o NVQ level 4 in business administration, customer service, healthcare support services or equivalent.

Experience Knowledge and Skills

Essential

oSome NHS experience.
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills within multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work to deadlines with proven time management skills.
Evidence of customer care skills.
oTraining skills and experience.
Analytical and problem solving ability.

Desirable

Microsoft Office package user.
Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams and across organizational boundaries.
oKnowledge or experience of current NHS database systems.

Other

Essential

oAbility to work autonomously and make decisions.
oEvidence of excellent organizational skills
o Self-Motivated
oReliable, flexible and adaptable
oAbility to work as a member of a team
oAbility to use initiative
oCreative and innovative
oAbility to stay calm and focused under pressure

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

o. Educated to a GCSE level or equivalent with grace C and above in English and Maths.

Desirable

o NVQ level 4 in business administration, customer service, healthcare support services or equivalent.

Experience Knowledge and Skills

Essential

oSome NHS experience.
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills within multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work to deadlines with proven time management skills.
Evidence of customer care skills.
oTraining skills and experience.
Analytical and problem solving ability.

Desirable

Microsoft Office package user.
Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams and across organizational boundaries.
oKnowledge or experience of current NHS database systems.

Other

Essential

oAbility to work autonomously and make decisions.
oEvidence of excellent organizational skills
o Self-Motivated
oReliable, flexible and adaptable
oAbility to work as a member of a team
oAbility to use initiative
oCreative and innovative
oAbility to stay calm and focused under pressure

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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