Face Fit Tester

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a face fit tester at either Colchester or Ipswich Hospital.

This important role requires fitting and advising staff on respiratory protective equipment (FFP3 masks), this is to keep them safe when they are exposed to respiratory diseases.

You will be given training so that you will have an excellent understanding of the different types of FFP3 masks available and to use different methods to undertake face fit testing.

Main duties of the job

The fit testers are expected to understand the respiratory risks to staff and the importance of using respiratory protective equipment (FFP3 masks) for a good face fit.
They will have an expert knowledge HSE publication INDG 479. They must have excellent inter personal skills and be able to put staff at ease to obtain a good face fit test.
They will be required to use electrical equipment (PortaCount machine) and enter personal details onto a data base. Having discretion and a clam manner is essential.

About us

One of the largest Trusts in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.

To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Date posted

10 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR1010-23

Job locations

Ipswich and Colchester Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich and Colchester

IP4 5PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade 5/C or equivalent in English and Maths
oAdvanced IT Systems including - Microsoft Office

Desirable

oFit testing qualification
oH&S qualification

Peronal Assessment

Essential

oExperience of communicating with a range of people both within and external to the organisation
oAbility to engage and communicate with healthcare professionals in a friendly, approachable and enthusiastic manner
oAbility to work well in a team
oAble to plan and prioritise effectively and work within defined deadlines
oAbility to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information

Desirable

oNHS experience
GCSE grade 5/C or equivalent in English and Maths
oPrevious Fit Testing role
To be able to utilise technology to deliver an efficient service.
Evidence of maintenance of accurate data on databases.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade 5/C or equivalent in English and Maths
oAdvanced IT Systems including - Microsoft Office

Desirable

oFit testing qualification
oH&S qualification

Peronal Assessment

Essential

oExperience of communicating with a range of people both within and external to the organisation
oAbility to engage and communicate with healthcare professionals in a friendly, approachable and enthusiastic manner
oAbility to work well in a team
oAble to plan and prioritise effectively and work within defined deadlines
oAbility to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information

Desirable

oNHS experience
GCSE grade 5/C or equivalent in English and Maths
oPrevious Fit Testing role
To be able to utilise technology to deliver an efficient service.
Evidence of maintenance of accurate data on databases.

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.