Fit Tester and Clinical Trainer

NHS; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a committed Fit Tester to provide training and support on PPE and fit testing. Responsibilities include scheduling training sessions, managing data, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in health and safety, experience in fit testing, and administrative skills. This role is based in Dartford, UK, with a salary range of £28,860 to £31,671 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fit tester role.
• Admin/clerical experience.
• Practical experience of training delivery.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relating to Fit Testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling for face fit testing lessons and PPE training.
• Input face fit test results into departmental spreadsheets.
• Maintain a working relationship with procurement for FFP3 mask supplies.

Skills

Teamwork

Data entry accuracy

Diary management

Ability to handle difficult situations

Education

Health and social care NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Fit Testing Training - Fit2Fit or equivalent

Good general education including GCSE English and GCSE maths

Tools

MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Forms)

Job description

The Infection Prevention and Control Service (IPCS) hosts and provides the Trust Fit Testing for FFP3 masks for all staff. We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and committed Fit Tester who will provide specialist advice on Fit Testing via the single point of access email for Fit Testing enquiries and provide bookings, proactive and reactive support for the infection, prevention and response during outbreaks. The aim of the service is to provide ongoing training and support to ensure there are high levels of training compliance at any time in the Trust for Fit Testing. To provide comprehensive and high quality administrative support to DGT Fit Testing Programme. The post holder will also be responsible for the delivery of PPE training and auditing in clinical areas.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Please note, this post may close earlier than the given closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

To support the development, roll out, maintenance and monitoring of a sound and effective Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Programme throughout the whole of DGT using the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology in both clinical and non-clinical areas.

The post holder will work under the direction and supervision of the Infection Prevention and Control Governance and Patient Safety Lead, to provide comprehensive assistance and support to the Infection Prevention and Control Service, which will be both administrative and data analysis in nature as well as the practical task of setting up, delivering, post-delivery actions on RPE and PPE training. The Fit Tester will be expected to gain competence in all aspects of the role and apply this in their work, and to attend further infection prevention and control, database and systems, Fit Testing training to develop knowledge and skill base as directed to fully support and continue the service delivery to a high standard. There will be travel to other sites required where the service is needed for DGT staff based in the community and off Darent Valley Hospital site. The post holder will be expected to travel, rotate base and manage the training equipment required.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job responsibilities

Main duties of this role will include (but not limited to):

Manage a calendar for scheduling face fit testing lessons and PPE training and audits

Manage appointments and attendance for face fit testing and training using Engage (organisational learning platform)

Use the Mandatory and Statutory Training (MAST) tracker and Engage to gather and analyse data

Input face fit test results in to a departmental spreadsheet and keep it up to date and accurate

Maintain a system for how many staff have a pass on each type of FFP3 mask

Maintain a working relationship with procurement to ensure that there is an adequate supply of FFP3 masks for fit testing

Develop and maintain a system for reusable RPE masks/hoods and filters

Promote Face Fit testing at staff induction events and promotional campaigns

Please see attached job description for more information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

• Health and social care NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in healthcare setting.
• Fit Testing Training - Fit2Fit or equivalent
• Good general education including GCSE English and GCSE maths.
• Education and Training delivery experience
• Evidence of CPD
• Willing to undertake further training on H&S, Fit Testing, EPRR, IPC

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to deal with staff / users sensitively.
• Able to work as part of a small team & alone.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Accurate typing and data entry.
• Ability to organise own time and prioritise work whilst also meeting service priorities.
• Experienced in use of MS Office including Word; Outlook; Excel, Power Point, MS Forms.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work as part of a team
• Diary management skills
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relating to Fit Testing.
• Ability to manage difficult situations

Experience

• Experience in a fit tester role
• Admin / clerical experience
• Practical experience of training delivery
• Experience in both quantitative and qualitative methods of fit testing
• Specific experience in the management, training and/or delivery of a successful RPE programme.
• Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of Respiratory Protective Equipment such as FFP3 masks (different makes and models) and Powered Air Purifying Respirators.
• Experience of working in an NHS organisation

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.

£28,860 to £31,671 a yearper annum inclusive of allowances