FFP3 Fit Mask Tester

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a capable officer to support the Fit Test Team Leader in delivering an effective Group-wide FFP3 fit testing service. You will conduct qualitative and quantitative fit tests, advise on donning and maintenance, and keep accurate digital records for the service.

The role requires strong organisational skills, NHS experience, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Keyboard skills (A / I).
• Experience of Data Entry (A / I).
• Previous NHS experience (A).
• Excellent organisational and communication skills (A / I).
• Ability to respond to instruction and provide clear practical instruction to others (A / I).
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team (A / I).
• Desirable: Previous experience of working within Fit Testing team (A).

Responsibilities

• Undertake qualitative and quantitative fit testing of FFP3 respirator pieces and maintain accurate digital fit-test records.
• Provide practical advice and instruction on correct donning, doffing, disposal, cleaning and maintenance of RPE.
• Organise own workload within agreed boundaries, respond to changing service demands and work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Data entry experience

Previous NHS experience

Excellent organisational skills

Clear instruction and communication

Ability to work alone

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

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Job Overview

To support the Fit Test Team Leader in delivering an effective and efficient Group-wide FFP3 respirator face-fit testing service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake qualitative and quantitative fit testing of tight-fitting FFP3 filtering face pieces, provide practical advice and instruction on correct donning, doffing, disposal, cleaning and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment (RPE), and maintain accurate digital fit-test records. The role requires the post holder to organise their own workload within agreed boundaries, respond to changing service demands and work independently with minimal supervision.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential criteria

• Keyboard skills (A / I)
• Experience of Data Entry (A / I)
• Previous NHS experience (A)
• Excellent organisational skills (A / I)
• Ability to respond well to instruction and give clear practical instruction to others. Excellent communication and organisational skills (A) Ability to identify problems, use initiative and act appropriately within recognised boundaries. (A / I) Ability to work alone and as part of a team (A / I) Flexible approach and ability to prioritise workload (A / I) Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time (A / I)
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team (A / I)

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working within Fit Testing team (A)

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Important

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.