Fit Tester for Respiratory Equipment

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Brockworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking at many of our sites

27 days leave plus bank holidays, up 2

Broad range of training and developing

Generous NHS pension

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a part-time Fit Tester (Band 3) to support clinical staff across localities. You will conduct fit testing for available FFP3 respirator masks, document results digitally and assist with administration and booking of staff testing.

The role requires good data entry and information governance practices, a pro-active approach to PPE use, and the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues while maintaining high professional

Qualifications

• GCSE/ O Levels education (9-4/A*- C) in Maths and English (or equivalent literacy and numeracy).
• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience.
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL).

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries that require a response from the fit testing team, effectively and efficiently to avoid unnecessary waiting times/lost referrals.
• Accurately enter data on appropriate systems in accordance with Information Governance policy.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of PPE when completing tests in clinical areas and able to communicate with colleagues about use of FFP3 masks
• Undertake fit testing accurately as per procedure, communicating clear instructions to those undertaking the test
• Ensure all fit testing results are communicated and recorded appropriately in line with service guidelines.
• Ensures fit testing equipment is kept clean and maintained and ensure that a thorough decontamination is completed at the end of each day.
• Researches and assesses fit testing methods and equipment, and FFP3 masks where required.

Education

GCSE/ O Levels education (9-4/A*- C) in Maths and English (or equivalent literacy and numeracy)

NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Job description

Main area Fit Tester Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday between the hours of 0830-1630) Job ref 327-26-678

Site Edward Jenner Court, 1010 Gloucester Business Park Town Brockworth Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/09/2026 23:59

We love what we do and we think you will, too!

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county .

We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care . We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you ’.

We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and w e are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality team s in all areas of the Trust .

Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.

It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us .

Job overview

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time, 18.75 hours per week.

The post holder is responsible for supporting clinical and non-clinical staff in all GHC localities by ensuring staff are appropriately fit tested to available FFP3 respirator masks. The post holder will document results digitally and support the team with administration and booking of staff testing.

Main duties of the job

• Manage enquiries that require a response from the fit testing team, effectively and efficiently to avoid unnecessary waiting times/lost referrals.


• Accurately enter data on appropriate systems in accordance with Information Governance policy.


• Demonstrates appropriate use of PPE when completing tests in clinical areas and able to communicate with colleagues about use of FFP3 masks


• Undertake fit testing accurately as per procedure, communicating clear instructions to those undertaking the test


• Ensure all fit testing results are communicated and recorded appropriately in line with service guidelines.


• Ensures fit testing equipment is kept clean and maintained and ensure that a thorough decontamination is completed at the end of each day.


• Researches and assesses fit testing methods and equipment, and FFP3 masks where required.

Working for our organisation

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.


• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.


• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To support the provision of Fit Testing of trust staff to FFP3 respirators


• Participate in the performance of appropriate tasks necessary for the completion of fit tests, including the communication of results.


• To identify tasks that facilitate the smooth running of the Fit Testing Team, including the preparation of equipment and documentation required for the successful delivery of testing.


• To assist with the provision of the testing service, liaising with staff across clinical teams.


• Ensure information relating to the fit testing service is recorded accurately, including the documentation of activity in adherence to information governance policy.


• To communicate with staff via telephone, in person and through email, giving clear instructions and sign-posting where appropriate.


• The post holder will have the responsibility for participating as a key member of the wider operational teams and other agencies to promote and maintain safe management and testing and the provision of FFP3 and PPE (Personal protective Equipment)to clinical teams.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE/ O Levels education (9-4/A*- C) in Maths and English (or equivalent literacy and numeracy)


• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience


• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently. (If you have a full driving licence there will be an expectation to drive trust vehicles where required)


• Expected to work occasional weekends with notice and in agreement with line manager to meet service demand.

When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:

• Free car parking at many of our sites


• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service


• A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.


• A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.


• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours


• Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities


• Recognition and long service awards


• Fast Track physiotherapy


• Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.

If you are aged 16-30, you may be eligible for financial and pastoral support from the King’s Trust, with who we are in partnership with to support your first 6 months in role. We will pass on your details to the King’s Trust who will be in touch with you if you are eligible. If you would rather not be contacted, please let us know.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Lisa Mclean Job title Senior Infection prevention and control Nurse Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03004218508 Additional information

Contact names can be Lisa Mclean and Sophie Finch Turner