Health & Safety Assistant

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS trust in Shrewsbury is looking for a Health and Safety Team Assistant to join their Respiratory Protective Equipment Team. The role involves conducting face fit testing, supporting administrative tasks, and training users on respiratory equipment. Applicants should possess GCSEs in Maths and English and have relevant practical experience. Join a team dedicated to providing excellent care to the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a good standard of education including GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Experience in undertaking practical tasks in accordance with written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake respiratory protective equipment (RPE) face fit testing.
• Support administrative duties related to face fit testing.
• Assist with the work of the Hood Library for loose-fitting RPE.
• Conduct audit, inspection and monitoring activities for staff using RPE.

Skills

Good standard of education including GCSE's in Maths and English

Relevant experience in practical tasks

Education

GCSE's in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

Job overview

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, 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

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