GESH Fit Tester (ESTH)

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a GESH Fit Tester to coordinate fit testing services across Trust sites. The ideal candidate will ensure staff are fit tested for respirators, provide support on mask usage, and manage databases. Candidates need strong communication, organisational skills, and relevant qualifications. Full-time role Monday to Friday with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with grades C or above in English and Maths.
• NVQ level 4 in business administration, customer service, healthcare support services or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver fit testing services across Trust sites.
• Manage fit testing databases and provide support for mask fitting.
• Input FFP3 face-fit tests onto trust-wide databases.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Team player and self-initiative

Record-keeping and data entry skills

Highly developed Microsoft Office skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

NVQ level 4 in relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GESH Fit Tester (ESTH)

The closing date is 25 November 2025

An opportunity has arisen for a fit tester to join the IPC team as a fit testing co‑ordinator. The successful candidate must be passionate about safety, have good communication skills and pay attention to details. We are looking for someone with good time management and problem‑solving skills, who is computer literate, organised, able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Coordinating and delivering a fit testing service across the Trust and travelling to community and satellite sites as required. Ensuring that staff who are required to wear tight‑fitting respirators (re‑usable or single‑use) are fit tested as per Health and Safety Executive requirements, and inputting FFP3 face‑fit tests onto trust‑wide databases.

The post holder will provide high‑level comprehensive support to staff being mask fit tested, including adequacy and suitability of tight‑fitting masks, training on how to use face masks, hoods and other reusable respirators, and guidance on correct handling and storage of PPE. The role also involves managing fittesting databases and fit tester training.

About us

The role is full time, Monday – Friday across both the Epsom and St Helier sites (flexible working can be negotiable depending on the needs of the service).

Job responsibilities

• Refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

The post holder will undertake other duties that are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and as directed by the Matron for Infection Prevention and Control. This job description is not exhaustive but reflects the current position; details and emphasis may change in line with service needs after consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualification and Training

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with grades C or above in English and Maths.
• NVQ level 4 in business administration, customer service, healthcare support services or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience of working in an administrative, customer service, or patient‑focused role.
• Experience of working within a team, as well as autonomously.
• Experience of taking bookings and coordinating meetings and/or training sessions.
• Experience of working within the NHS.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and meet competing demands.
• Ability to work as a team member and on own initiative.
• Excellent record‑keeping and data entry skills.
• Highly developed use of Microsoft Office software with particularly well‑developed knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems, processes and ways of working.
• Excellent organisational skills.

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 name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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