South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Fit Testing /Infection Prevention and Control Support

The closing date is 24 March 2026

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

Your Leadership Impact

Service Improvement for Beginners

After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CP-7759622

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

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.
Have a flexible approach to working hours and practices.
Positive approach to service provision.
Ability to demonstrate 6C's in practice.

Desirable

Clinical experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

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.

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE's A-C (Maths & English) or equivalent qualification or experience
NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience.

Desirable

Attendance at Novice and leadership improvement sessions within first year of role

Person Specification

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.
Have a flexible approach to working hours and practices.
Positive approach to service provision.
Ability to demonstrate 6C's in practice.

Desirable

Clinical experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

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.

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE's A-C (Maths & English) or equivalent qualification or experience
NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience.

Desirable

Attendance at Novice and leadership improvement sessions within first year of role

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.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)