GESH Fit Tester (ESTH) | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

st georges nhs trust; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a fit testing coordinator to manage a fit testing service across their Trust. The role involves ensuring adherence to health and safety compliance for staff using respirators and offering comprehensive support for mask fit testing. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The position offers flexible working arrangements across their sites.

Qualifications

• Must have communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management and problem solving skills are required.
• Computer literate and organised with the ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a fit testing service across the Trust.
• Ensure staff who need tight fitting respirators are fit tested.
• Manage fit testing databases and training for fit testers.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Teamwork

Job description

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 and have good communication skills and pay attention to details.

We are looking for someone with good time management and problem solving skills. The successful candidate must be computer literate, have good organisation skills and be able to demonstrate autonomous working and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Coordinating and delivering a fit testing service across the Trust and travel to community and satellite sites as required. To ensure that staff who are required to wear tight fitting respirators (re-usable or single use) are fit tested as per Health and Safety Executive requirement. Inputting FFP3 face fit tests onto trust-wide databases.

The post holder will be responsible for providing high level of 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. Managing fit testing databases and fit tester training.

The post holder will be responsible for providing high level of comprehensive support to staff being mask fit tested.

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).

• Please refer to the Job Description attached 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 an exhaustive document but is a reflection of the current position. Details and emphasis may change in line with service needs after consultation with the postholder.

This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Nov 2025