Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Fit Tester and Clinical Trainer

The closing date is 10 September 2025

Job summary

The Infection Prevention and Control Service (IPCS) hosts and provides the Trust Fit Testing for FFP3 masks for all staff. We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and committed Fit Tester who will provide specialist advice on Fit Testing via the single point of access email for Fit Testing enquiries and provide bookings, proactive and reactive support for the infection, prevention and response during outbreaks. The aim of the service is to provide ongoing training and support to ensure there are high levels of training compliance at any time in the Trust for Fit Testing. To provide comprehensive and high quality administrative support to DGT Fit Testing Programme. The post holder will also be responsible for the delivery of PPE training and auditing in clinical areas.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Please note, this post may close earlier than the given closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

To support the development, roll out, maintenance and monitoring of a sound and effective Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Programme throughout the whole of DGT using the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology in both clinical and non-clinical areas.

The post holder will work under the direction and supervision of the Infection Prevention and Control Governance and Patient Safety Lead, to provide comprehensive assistance and support to the Infection Prevention and Control Service, which will be both administrative and data analysis in nature as well as the practical task of setting up, delivering, post-delivery actions on RPE and PPE training. The Fit Tester will be expected to gain competence in all aspects of the role and apply this in their work, and to attend further infection prevention and control, database and systems, Fit Testing training to develop knowledge and skill base as directed to fully support and continue the service delivery to a high standard. There will be travel to other sites required where the service is needed for DGT staff based in the community and off Darent Valley Hospital site. The post holder will be expected to travel, rotate base and manage the training equipment required.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum inclusive of allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-7426036

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of this role will include (but not limited to):

Manage a calendar for scheduling face fit testing lessons and PPE training and audits

Manage appointments and attendance for face fit testing and training using Engage (organisational learning platform)

Use the Mandatory and Statutory Training (MAST) tracker and Engage to gather and analyse data

Input face fit test results in to a departmental spreadsheet and keep it up to date and accurate

Maintain a system for how many staff have a pass on each type of FFP3 mask

Maintain a working relationship with procurement to ensure that there is an adequate supply of FFP3 masks for fit testing

Develop and maintain a system for reusable RPE masks/hoods and filters

Promote Face Fit testing at staff induction events and promotional campaigns

Please see attached job description for more information.