Health & Safety Assistant

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

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Health and Safety Team Assistant to support the Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Team. The role involves conducting face fit testing, assisting with administrative duties, and providing training and maintenance for equipment. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English along with practical experience in compliance with written procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution in a dedicated team focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education with GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in supporting practical tasks according to written procedures.
• Ability to support audits and maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face fit testing for respiratory protective equipment.
• Assist with administration related to fit testing appointments.
• Provide user training and maintenance for RPE equipment.
• Support audit and inspection activities in Trust workplaces.

Skills

Practical task execution

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Tools

Accufit

Portacount

Job description

Job Overview

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, The Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital or The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System. If you are not currently working for one of these organisations your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

We are looking for a Health and Safety Team Assistant to join our busy Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) 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 Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, and there will be some cross-site working to The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford 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!

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

See job description for further details of this post, and please note that we actively welcome conversations about the job and its duties before and during the application process.