Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Fit Testing Technicians, on a permanent contract, Band 3 to join the Fit Testing Team, post 1 - 37.5 hours/week and post 2 - 22.5 hours/week.
Face Fit testing is the process of having a face fitting for FFP3 respirator masks. Previous experience in the process of fit testing would be beneficial, however it's not essential as training will be given. As a Fit Testing Technician, you will be responsible for the fit testing of approximately 2000 staff per year to a minimum of 2 or maximum of 3 masks. The successful candidate must be flexible in their role and always demonstrate attention to detail.
The Health and Safety of our staff has always been paramount and effective and tested Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is essential to ensure our staff can work safely. The fit testing team provide a rolling fit testing service ensuring the Trust are compliant with National requirements in terms of FFP3 respirators and safeguard a strong position which can respond to any new demands and is prepared for any future uncertainties. It is important that the focus on FFP3 resiliency continues and develops further.
- Interview Date Tuesday, 21 November 2023
- Full & Part Time Hours/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for maintaining high quality fit testing provision in the Trust.
- Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, around procedure and practice.
- Provide support and education to the multidisciplinary team and fit testers across the Trust.
- Assisting and performing administrative duties, such as entering Fit testing data onto the Electronic Staff Record (ESR), managing the Choose and book database as well as dealing with queries and accurate message taking.
- Other relevant duties as required by the Line Manager.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in the provision of all the technical and equipment requirements for staff Fit Testing and education.
- To record fit testing and support data collection.
- To provide technical support for other fit testers across the organisation.
- To provide regular training and updates to trust wide fit testers.
- Run customised trouble shooting clinics and manage the quantitative testing machine.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in the provision of all the technical and equipment requirements for staff Fit Testing and education.
- To record fit testing and support data collection.
- To provide technical support for other fit testers across the organisation.
- To provide regular training and updates to trust wide fit testers.
- Run customised trouble shooting clinics and manage the quantitative testing machine.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Microsoft operation systems and Office applications
- Knowledge of audio-visual equipment/medical training equipment gained through experience and training courses
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS
- Familiarity with video conferencing equipment
- Experience in video editing
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise work under pressure
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable record of customer service skill
- Fit tester
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of following procedures and meeting deadlines
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Good standard of education equivalent to GCSE standard
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Microsoft operation systems and Office applications
- Knowledge of audio-visual equipment/medical training equipment gained through experience and training courses
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS
- Familiarity with video conferencing equipment
- Experience in video editing
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise work under pressure
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable record of customer service skill
- Fit tester
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of following procedures and meeting deadlines
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Good standard of education equivalent to GCSE standard
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
