Face Fit Testing & Harm Free Care Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ESNEFT is seeking a proactive Harm Free Care Practitioner to support the Fit Testing Service and the Harm Free Care Team across hospital and community settings in East Suffolk and North Essex. You will deliver clinics, follow-up visits, and audits to ensure correct equipment and care are in place, while upholding infection control standards and compassionate patient care.

You will contribute to patient safety, clinical governance, and staff education, with opportunities to develop skills in

Qualifications

• Understanding and application of clinical governance.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• IT literate with basic digital skills.
• Qualified Associate Practitioner/Nursing Associate diploma level or equivalent (NVQ3).
• Willingness to undertake accredited Face Fit Test Certification.
• CPD evidence and commitment to ongoing learning.
• Experience in acute settings and Face Fit Testing (qualitative & quantitative).

Responsibilities

• Carry out Fit Testing clinics across ESNEFT sites, in clinics and on wards.
• Support Harm Free Care Team to ensure patient and clinical care needs are met.
• Conduct follow-up visits, education and audits for Harm Free Care across sites.
• Ensure infection control practices align with Trust policies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff at all times.
• Answer calls and refer inquiries to appropriate team members.

Skills

Clinical governance

Evidence-based practice

Infection control

Face Fit Testing

Education

NVQ3 / Diploma

Job description

ESNEFT is seeking a proactive Harm Free Care Practitioner to support the Fit Testing Service and the Harm Free Care Team across hospital and community settings in East Suffolk and North Essex. You will deliver clinics, follow-up visits, and audits to ensure correct equipment and care are in place, while upholding infection control standards and compassionate patient care.

You will contribute to patient safety, clinical governance, and staff education, with opportunities to develop skills in