Fit Tester and Clinical Trainer

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

Job summary

A health service provider in Dartford is seeking an enthusiastic Fit Tester to support their Infection Prevention and Control Service. The position involves scheduling and conducting training for personal protective equipment, along with managing fit testing data. Candidates should have relevant healthcare qualifications and excellent communication skills. This role offers a permanent contract 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.
• Experience of working in an NHS organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a calendar for scheduling face fit testing and PPE training.
• Input face fit test results into a departmental spreadsheet.
• Maintain a working relationship with procurement for FFP3 mask supply.
• Manage appointments and attendance for face fit testing.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Good presentation skills

Education

Health and social care NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

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

Job Summary

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.

Job responsibilities

• 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 into 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.

Person Specification – Essential

• Health and social care NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a 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.
• 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.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to deal with staff/users sensitively.
• Able to work as part of a small team or alone.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Able to manage diaries & bookings, appointments.
• Accurate typing and data entry.
• Ability to organise own time and prioritise work whilst also meeting service priorities.
• Good presentation skills.
• Experienced in use of MS Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Forms.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Diary management skills.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relating to Fit Testing.
• Ability to manage difficult situations.
• 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.

Person Specification – Desirable

• Willing to undertake further training on H&S, Fit Testing, EPRR, IPC.
• 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.

Employer Details

Employer: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address: Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA

Website: https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us

Details

Posted: 20 October 2025

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Band: Band 4

Salary: £28,860 to £31,671 per annum inclusive of allowances

Reference number: 252-7426036-A