Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable individual to join our friendly Mask Fit Testing team. To fulfil this exciting role, you must be able to liaise confidently with staff at all levels, be willing to learn and be able to work both independently and within a team. If you are friendly, organised, have excellent communication skills and would like a new challenge, we welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
To provide operational day to day delivery of the Mask Fit Testing service for Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) including FFP3 masks, ensuring the trust complies with theDHSC set of resilience principles.
The post holder will be responsible for providing a fit testing service for all staff that are required to wear FFP3 masks. The post holder will be fully fit2fit 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 staff being mask fit tested.
There will be a requirement to work across both the Luton and Bedford sites.
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.
- Conduct FFP3 fit testing procedures with staff ensuring proper respirator sizing and style is issued.
- Maintain the trust database inputting the results of the FFP3 mask test.
- Arrange fit testing appointments using Outlook email
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by your line manager.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
We use Value Based Interview technique
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide operational day to day delivery of the Mask Fit Testing service for Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) including FFP3 masks, ensuring the trust complies with theDHSC set of resilience principles.
The post holder will be responsible for providing a fit testing service for all staff that are required to wear FFP3 masks. The post holder will be fully fit2fit 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 staff being mask fit tested.
There will be a requirement to work across both the Luton and Bedford sites.
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.
- Conduct FFP3 fit testing procedures with staff ensuring proper respirator sizing and style is issued.
- Maintain the trust database inputting the results of the FFP3 mask test.
- Arrange fit testing appointments using Outlook email
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by your line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide operational day to day delivery of the Mask Fit Testing service for Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) including FFP3 masks, ensuring the trust complies with theDHSC set of resilience principles.
The post holder will be responsible for providing a fit testing service for all staff that are required to wear FFP3 masks. The post holder will be fully fit2fit 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 staff being mask fit tested.
There will be a requirement to work across both the Luton and Bedford sites.
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.
- Conduct FFP3 fit testing procedures with staff ensuring proper respirator sizing and style is issued.
- Maintain the trust database inputting the results of the FFP3 mask test.
- Arrange fit testing appointments using Outlook email
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by your line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education to GCSE's level or equivalent level.
- Willingness to undertake accredited Face Fit Test Certification
Desirable
- Accredited Face Fit Test Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of customer service and dealing with the public.
- Experience of training and contact with different people on a daily basis.
- Experience working in a NHS setting
- Accurate data entry experience.
- Experience of using IT packages including Microsoft office and outlook emails.
Desirable
- Previous experience of Face Fit Testing using both qualitative and quantitative methods
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Trust Personal Protective Equipment requirements and Government Requirements
- Basic common knowledge of common health conditions
- Excellent IT skills to include Excel
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of Infection Prevention & Control including Healthcare associated infections
Desirable
- Have experience and/or knowledge of undertaking risk assessments
- Knowledge of Trust PPE Equipment and Government requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education to GCSE's level or equivalent level.
- Willingness to undertake accredited Face Fit Test Certification
Desirable
- Accredited Face Fit Test Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of customer service and dealing with the public.
- Experience of training and contact with different people on a daily basis.
- Experience working in a NHS setting
- Accurate data entry experience.
- Experience of using IT packages including Microsoft office and outlook emails.
Desirable
- Previous experience of Face Fit Testing using both qualitative and quantitative methods
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Trust Personal Protective Equipment requirements and Government Requirements
- Basic common knowledge of common health conditions
- Excellent IT skills to include Excel
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of Infection Prevention & Control including Healthcare associated infections
Desirable
- Have experience and/or knowledge of undertaking risk assessments
- Knowledge of Trust PPE Equipment and Government requirements
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
