Health and Safety Assistant - Respiratory Protective Equipment Team

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Health and Safety Team Assistant, responsible for ensuring respiratory protection through fit testing and supporting administrative tasks. This role involves collaboration with various departments and provides an opportunity to enhance safety practices in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• A good standard of education including GCSE's required.
• Relevant experience of practical tasks in accordance with procedures is essential.
• Ability to undertake administrative support tasks for fit testing.

Responsibilities

• Undertake respiratory protective equipment (RPE) face fit testing.
• Support administration duties including data entry into ESR.
• Assist in user training and equipment inspection for the Hood Library.

Skills

Good standard of education

Practical experience

Administration skills

Education

GCSE's in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Tools

Accufit

Portacount machines

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for a Health and Safety Team Assistant to join our busy Respiratory Protective Equipment Team.

The successful applicant will have a good standard of education including GCSE's in Maths and English (or equivalent) along with relevant experience of undertaking practical tasks in accordance with written procedures.

This post will be based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and there will be some cross-site working to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and other Trust sites when required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake respiratory protective equipment (RPE) face fit testing using Accufit and Portacount machines, in support of colleagues whose work requires protection from infection or chemical exposures.

The post holder will undertake administration duties supporting face fit testing, including entering information into ESR, and supporting Ward and Department Managers to arrange repeat fit testing appointments.

The post holder will support the work of our Hood Library, which provides loose-fitting RPE wearers. This involves user training plus equipment inspection and maintenance.

From time to time the post holder will work in Trust workplaces to support staff who wear RPE for biological and chemical protection, undertaking audit, inspection and monitoring activities.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!