Job summary
We are looking for an energetic and motivated individual who genuinely has a desire to work in the speciality of Fit Testing and Infection Prevention and Control. You must be passionate about staff and patient safety, enthusiastic about exploring new ways of working and a team player, to help us deliver our overall Healthcare Associated Infection improvement strategy at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are a small team with a supportive administration team providing a 5 -day service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Fit Testing / IPC Support team undertaking a range of support activities with clinical staff across the Trust. This predominantly includes undertaking fit testing for FFP3 masks to ensure staff are wearing the most suitable mask to keep them safe. The post holder will also provide support, training and audit on IPC including sluice audits, environmental audits etc.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 GCSES Grades A* - C or equivalent (including English & Maths) or equivalent experience.
- Completion of the Core Competency pack.
Desirable
- Attendance at Novice and leadership improvement sessions within first year of role
- NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience.
Experience
Essential
- A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with the public.
Knowledge
Essential
- Communicates well in a clear and concise manner and good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication.
- Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
- Able to work as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.
Desirable
- Clinical experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 GCSES Grades A* - C or equivalent (including English & Maths) or equivalent experience.
- Completion of the Core Competency pack.
Desirable
- Attendance at Novice and leadership improvement sessions within first year of role
- NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience.
Experience
Essential
- A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with the public.
Knowledge
Essential
- Communicates well in a clear and concise manner and good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication.
- Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
- Able to work as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.
Desirable
- Clinical experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
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.
